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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,014.76, 798,014.22 and 247,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,014.76, 798,014.22 and 247,546 is: 371,315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,014.76 : 798,014.22 = 247,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,014.76/798,014.22 = 247,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,014.76x = 798,014.22 × 247,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,014.76x = 197,545,228,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,545,228,104.12/532,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,315.31

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