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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,431.80, 372,647.70 and 241,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,431.80, 372,647.70 and 241,519.80 is: 362,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,431.80 : 372,647.70 = 241,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,431.80/372,647.70 = 241,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,431.80x = 372,647.70 × 241,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,431.80x = 90,001,797,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,001,797,974.46/248,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,279.70

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