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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,373.52, 793,404.08 and 248,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,373.52, 793,404.08 and 248,300.24 is: 372,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,373.52 : 793,404.08 = 248,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,373.52/793,404.08 = 248,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,373.52x = 793,404.08 × 248,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,373.52x = 197,002,423,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,002,423,480.98/529,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,142.57

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