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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,397.34, 501,059.19 and 248,731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,397.34, 501,059.19 and 248,731.34 is: 342,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,397.34 : 501,059.19 = 248,731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,397.34/501,059.19 = 248,731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,397.34x = 501,059.19 × 248,731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,397.34x = 124,629,123,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,629,123,748.02/363,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,955.52

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