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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,265.80, 795,473.43 and 248,979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,265.80, 795,473.43 and 248,979.88 is: 374,210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,265.80 : 795,473.43 = 248,979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,265.80/795,473.43 = 248,979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,265.80x = 795,473.43 × 248,979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,265.80x = 198,056,879,144.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,056,879,144.59/529,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,210.61

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