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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,615.40, 373,214.70 and 246,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,615.40, 373,214.70 and 246,865.80 is: 370,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,615.40 : 373,214.70 = 246,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,615.40/373,214.70 = 246,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,615.40x = 373,214.70 × 246,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,615.40x = 92,133,945,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,133,945,487.26/248,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,588.25

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