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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,124.60, 572,530.80 and 248,936.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,124.60, 572,530.80 and 248,936.30 is: 372,977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,124.60 : 572,530.80 = 248,936.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,124.60/572,530.80 = 248,936.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,124.60x = 572,530.80 × 248,936.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,124.60x = 142,523,698,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,523,698,988.04/382,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,977.03

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