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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,396.76, 439,028.78 and 245,634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,396.76, 439,028.78 and 245,634.04 is: 338,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,396.76 : 439,028.78 = 245,634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,396.76/439,028.78 = 245,634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,396.76x = 439,028.78 × 245,634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,396.76x = 107,840,412,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,840,412,907.67/318,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,698.21

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