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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,181.80, 369,465.76 and 246,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,181.80, 369,465.76 and 246,705.56 is: 367,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,181.80 : 369,465.76 = 246,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,181.80/369,465.76 = 246,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,181.80x = 369,465.76 × 246,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,181.80x = 91,149,257,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,149,257,221.63/248,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,268.10

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