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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,728.28, 446,072.38 and 248,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,728.28, 446,072.38 and 248,127.12 is: 371,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,728.28 : 446,072.38 = 248,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,728.28/446,072.38 = 248,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,728.28x = 446,072.38 × 248,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,728.28x = 110,682,654,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,682,654,960.95/297,728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,757.28

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