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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,885.80, 434,828.70 and 248,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,885.80, 434,828.70 and 248,413.80 is: 372,620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,885.80 : 434,828.70 = 248,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,885.80/434,828.70 = 248,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,885.80x = 434,828.70 × 248,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,885.80x = 108,017,449,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,017,449,716.06/289,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,620.70

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