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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,086.20, 372,129.30 and 246,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,086.20, 372,129.30 and 246,012.60 is: 369,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,086.20 : 372,129.30 = 246,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,086.20/372,129.30 = 246,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,086.20x = 372,129.30 × 246,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,086.20x = 91,548,496,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,548,496,629.18/248,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,018.90

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