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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,752.40, 532,128.60 and 248,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,752.40, 532,128.60 and 248,464.20 is: 372,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,752.40 : 532,128.60 = 248,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,752.40/532,128.60 = 248,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,752.40x = 532,128.60 × 248,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,752.40x = 132,214,906,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,214,906,896.12/354,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,696.30

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