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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,267.40, 573,660.30 and 248,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,267.40, 573,660.30 and 248,822.60 is: 373,402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,267.40 : 573,660.30 = 248,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,267.40/573,660.30 = 248,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,267.40x = 573,660.30 × 248,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,267.40x = 142,739,647,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,739,647,362.78/382,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,402.62

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