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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,166.49, 575,951.31 and 248,944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,166.49, 575,951.31 and 248,944.91 is: 373,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,166.49 : 575,951.31 = 248,944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,166.49/575,951.31 = 248,944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,166.49x = 575,951.31 × 248,944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,166.49x = 143,380,144,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,380,144,152.58/384,166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,223.98

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