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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,614.40, 373,213.20 and 246,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,614.40, 373,213.20 and 246,864.80 is: 370,586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,614.40 : 373,213.20 = 246,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,614.40/373,213.20 = 246,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,614.40x = 373,213.20 × 246,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,614.40x = 92,133,201,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,133,201,975.36/248,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,586.75

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