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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,310.10, 399,043.17 and 248,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,310.10, 399,043.17 and 248,954.28 is: 343,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,310.10 : 399,043.17 = 248,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,310.10/399,043.17 = 248,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,310.10x = 399,043.17 × 248,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,310.10x = 99,343,505,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,343,505,076.27/289,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,380.70

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