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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,092.10, 550,266.36 and 248,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,092.10, 550,266.36 and 248,775.40 is: 372,911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,092.10 : 550,266.36 = 248,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,092.10/550,266.36 = 248,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,092.10x = 550,266.36 × 248,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,092.10x = 136,892,733,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,892,733,815.54/367,092.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,911.14

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