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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,461.45, 794,062.56 and 248,696.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,461.45, 794,062.56 and 248,696.01 is: 372,983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,461.45 : 794,062.56 = 248,696.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,461.45/794,062.56 = 248,696.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,461.45x = 794,062.56 × 248,696.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,461.45x = 197,480,190,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,480,190,362.39/529,461.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,983.13

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