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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,937.30, 434,905.95 and 248,465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,937.30, 434,905.95 and 248,465.30 is: 372,697.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,937.30 : 434,905.95 = 248,465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,937.30/434,905.95 = 248,465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,937.30x = 434,905.95 × 248,465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,937.30x = 108,059,037,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,059,037,338.54/289,937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,697.95

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