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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,664.94, 518,254.71 and 248,517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,664.94, 518,254.71 and 248,517.62 is: 342,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,664.94 : 518,254.71 = 248,517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,664.94/518,254.71 = 248,517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,664.94x = 518,254.71 × 248,517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,664.94x = 128,795,427,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,795,427,082.99/375,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,846.55

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