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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,211.73, 564,740.55 and 248,073.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,211.73, 564,740.55 and 248,073.57 is: 342,358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,211.73 : 564,740.55 = 248,073.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,211.73/564,740.55 = 248,073.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,211.73x = 564,740.55 × 248,073.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,211.73x = 140,097,204,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,097,204,362.26/409,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,358.72

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