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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,079.96, 550,503.29 and 249,506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,079.96, 550,503.29 and 249,506.84 is: 374,180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,079.96 : 550,503.29 = 249,506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,079.96/550,503.29 = 249,506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,079.96x = 550,503.29 × 249,506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,079.96x = 137,354,333,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,354,333,544.99/367,079.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,180.97

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