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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,372.48, 1,122,194.88 and 249,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,372.48, 1,122,194.88 and 249,568 is: 374,230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,372.48 : 1,122,194.88 = 249,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,372.48/1,122,194.88 = 249,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,372.48x = 1,122,194.88 × 249,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,372.48x = 280,063,931,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,063,931,811.84/748,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,230.67

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