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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,214.94, 610,278.25 and 248,683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,214.94, 610,278.25 and 248,683.56 is: 343,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,214.94 : 610,278.25 = 248,683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,214.94/610,278.25 = 248,683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,214.94x = 610,278.25 × 248,683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,214.94x = 151,766,167,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,766,167,800.57/442,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,195.48

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