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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,952.52, 507,584.88 and 248,854.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,952.52, 507,584.88 and 248,854.14 is: 373,764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,952.52 : 507,584.88 = 248,854.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,952.52/507,584.88 = 248,854.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,952.52x = 507,584.88 × 248,854.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,952.52x = 126,314,598,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,314,598,789.40/337,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,764.33

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