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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,388.84, 501,047.46 and 248,722.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,388.84, 501,047.46 and 248,722.84 is: 342,943.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,388.84 : 501,047.46 = 248,722.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,388.84/501,047.46 = 248,722.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,388.84x = 501,047.46 × 248,722.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,388.84x = 124,621,947,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,621,947,225.99/363,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,943.79

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