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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,316.20, 550,974.30 and 248,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,316.20, 550,974.30 and 248,343.40 is: 372,515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,316.20 : 550,974.30 = 248,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,316.20/550,974.30 = 248,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,316.20x = 550,974.30 × 248,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,316.20x = 136,830,830,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,830,830,974.62/367,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,515.10

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