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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,268.40, 573,661.80 and 248,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,268.40, 573,661.80 and 248,823.60 is: 373,404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,268.40 : 573,661.80 = 248,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,268.40/573,661.80 = 248,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,268.40x = 573,661.80 × 248,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,268.40x = 142,740,594,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,740,594,258.48/382,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,404.12

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