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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,170.25, 575,956.94 and 248,948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,170.25, 575,956.94 and 248,948.67 is: 373,229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,170.25 : 575,956.94 = 248,948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,170.25/575,956.94 = 248,948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,170.25x = 575,956.94 × 248,948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,170.25x = 143,383,712,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,383,712,945.53/384,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,229.61

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