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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,929.42, 467,297.03 and 248,127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,929.42, 467,297.03 and 248,127.74 is: 342,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,929.42 : 467,297.03 = 248,127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,929.42/467,297.03 = 248,127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,929.42x = 467,297.03 × 248,127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,929.42x = 115,949,356,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,949,356,820.70/338,929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,104.73

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