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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,329.24, 530,902.15 and 248,959.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,329.24, 530,902.15 and 248,959.58 is: 373,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,329.24 : 530,902.15 = 248,959.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,329.24/530,902.15 = 248,959.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,329.24x = 530,902.15 × 248,959.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,329.24x = 132,173,173,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,173,173,008.19/354,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,023.62

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