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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,731.40, 532,097.10 and 248,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,731.40, 532,097.10 and 248,443.20 is: 372,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,731.40 : 532,097.10 = 248,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,731.40/532,097.10 = 248,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,731.40x = 532,097.10 × 248,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,731.40x = 132,195,906,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,195,906,234.72/354,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,664.80

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