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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,727.72, 507,658.02 and 247,501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,727.72, 507,658.02 and 247,501.16 is: 341,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,727.72 : 507,658.02 = 247,501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,727.72/507,658.02 = 247,501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,727.72x = 507,658.02 × 247,501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,727.72x = 125,645,948,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,645,948,833.30/367,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,682.02

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