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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,123.60, 572,529.30 and 248,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,123.60, 572,529.30 and 248,935.30 is: 372,975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,123.60 : 572,529.30 = 248,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,123.60/572,529.30 = 248,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,123.60x = 572,529.30 × 248,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,123.60x = 142,522,753,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,522,753,054.29/382,123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,975.53

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