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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,815.80, 434,205.30 and 248,343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,815.80, 434,205.30 and 248,343.80 is: 372,071.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,815.80 : 434,205.30 = 248,343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,815.80/434,205.30 = 248,343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,815.80x = 434,205.30 × 248,343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,815.80x = 107,832,194,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,832,194,182.14/289,815.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,071.48

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