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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,347.08, 610,420.86 and 248,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,347.08, 610,420.86 and 248,749.28 is: 343,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,347.08 : 610,420.86 = 248,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,347.08/610,420.86 = 248,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,347.08x = 610,420.86 × 248,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,347.08x = 151,841,749,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,841,749,421.98/442,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,263.82

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