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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,199.62, 369,492.24 and 246,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,199.62, 369,492.24 and 246,723.40 is: 367,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,199.62 : 369,492.24 = 246,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,199.62/369,492.24 = 246,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,199.62x = 369,492.24 × 246,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,199.62x = 91,162,380,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,162,380,492.80/248,199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,294.60

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