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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,117.20, 576,175.80 and 248,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,117.20, 576,175.80 and 248,814.80 is: 373,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,117.20 : 576,175.80 = 248,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,117.20/576,175.80 = 248,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,117.20x = 576,175.80 × 248,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,117.20x = 143,361,066,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,361,066,441.84/384,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,222.20

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