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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,330.80, 816,496.20 and 248,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,330.80, 816,496.20 and 248,842.80 is: 373,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,330.80 : 816,496.20 = 248,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,330.80/816,496.20 = 248,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,330.80x = 816,496.20 × 248,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,330.80x = 203,179,200,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,179,200,597.36/544,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,264.20

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