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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,359.54, 506,978.82 and 244,641.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,359.54, 506,978.82 and 244,641.48 is: 337,620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,359.54 : 506,978.82 = 244,641.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,359.54/506,978.82 = 244,641.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,359.54x = 506,978.82 × 244,641.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,359.54x = 124,028,048,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,028,048,853.45/367,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,620.33

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