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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,080.21, 550,503.67 and 249,507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,080.21, 550,503.67 and 249,507.09 is: 374,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,080.21 : 550,503.67 = 249,507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,080.21/550,503.67 = 249,507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,080.21x = 550,503.67 × 249,507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,080.21x = 137,354,568,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,354,568,736.02/367,080.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,181.35

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