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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,946.30, 434,401.05 and 248,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,946.30, 434,401.05 and 248,474.30 is: 372,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,946.30 : 434,401.05 = 248,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,946.30/434,401.05 = 248,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,946.30x = 434,401.05 × 248,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,946.30x = 107,937,496,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,937,496,818.02/289,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,267.20

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