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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,250.56, 369,568.24 and 246,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,250.56, 369,568.24 and 246,774.56 is: 367,370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,250.56 : 369,568.24 = 246,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,250.56/369,568.24 = 246,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,250.56x = 369,568.24 × 246,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,250.56x = 91,200,039,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,200,039,815.97/248,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,370.93

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