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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,875.08, 1,214,782.38 and 248,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,875.08, 1,214,782.38 and 248,895 is: 373,333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,875.08 : 1,214,782.38 = 248,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,875.08/1,214,782.38 = 248,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,875.08x = 1,214,782.38 × 248,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,875.08x = 302,353,260,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,353,260,470.10/809,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,333.21

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