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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,164.40, 550,044.48 and 248,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,164.40, 550,044.48 and 248,252.08 is: 371,903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,164.40 : 550,044.48 = 248,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,164.40/550,044.48 = 248,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,164.40x = 550,044.48 × 248,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,164.40x = 136,549,686,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,549,686,252.52/367,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,903.39

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