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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,750.64, 461,017.56 and 248,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,750.64, 461,017.56 and 248,720.08 is: 343,562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,750.64 : 461,017.56 = 248,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,750.64/461,017.56 = 248,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,750.64x = 461,017.56 × 248,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,750.64x = 114,664,324,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,664,324,404.61/333,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,562.86

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