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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,270.90, 573,665.55 and 248,826.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,270.90, 573,665.55 and 248,826.10 is: 373,407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,270.90 : 573,665.55 = 248,826.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,270.90/573,665.55 = 248,826.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,270.90x = 573,665.55 × 248,826.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,270.90x = 142,742,961,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,742,961,510.86/382,270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,407.87

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