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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,996.76, 530,085 and 248,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,996.76, 530,085 and 248,096.52 is: 342,482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,996.76 : 530,085 = 248,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,996.76/530,085 = 248,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,996.76x = 530,085 × 248,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,996.76x = 131,512,243,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,512,243,804.20/383,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,482.69

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