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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,271.40, 652,907.10 and 248,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,271.40, 652,907.10 and 248,301.80 is: 372,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,271.40 : 652,907.10 = 248,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,271.40/652,907.10 = 248,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,271.40x = 652,907.10 × 248,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,271.40x = 162,118,008,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,118,008,162.78/435,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,452.70

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