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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,441.80, 372,662.70 and 235,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,441.80, 372,662.70 and 235,611.40 is: 353,417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,441.80 : 372,662.70 = 235,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,441.80/372,662.70 = 235,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,441.80x = 372,662.70 × 235,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,441.80x = 87,803,580,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,803,580,474.78/248,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,417.10

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