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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,744.80, 434,098.80 and 248,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,744.80, 434,098.80 and 248,272.80 is: 371,965.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,744.80 : 434,098.80 = 248,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,744.80/434,098.80 = 248,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,744.80x = 434,098.80 × 248,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,744.80x = 107,774,924,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,774,924,552.64/289,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,965.00

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