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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,669.91, 784,026.13 and 248,975.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,669.91, 784,026.13 and 248,975.42 is: 373,473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,669.91 : 784,026.13 = 248,975.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,669.91/784,026.13 = 248,975.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,669.91x = 784,026.13 × 248,975.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,669.91x = 195,203,236,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,203,236,345.35/522,669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,473.26

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