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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,273.40, 573,669.30 and 248,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,273.40, 573,669.30 and 248,828.60 is: 373,411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,273.40 : 573,669.30 = 248,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,273.40/573,669.30 = 248,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,273.40x = 573,669.30 × 248,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,273.40x = 142,745,328,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,745,328,781.98/382,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,411.62

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