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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,066.90, 372,100.35 and 246,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,066.90, 372,100.35 and 246,317.30 is: 369,475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,066.90 : 372,100.35 = 246,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,066.90/372,100.35 = 246,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,066.90x = 372,100.35 × 246,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,066.90x = 91,654,753,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,654,753,541.06/248,066.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,475.95

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