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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,621.40, 373,223.70 and 246,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,621.40, 373,223.70 and 246,871.80 is: 370,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,621.40 : 373,223.70 = 246,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,621.40/373,223.70 = 246,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,621.40x = 373,223.70 × 246,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,621.40x = 92,138,406,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,138,406,621.66/248,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,597.25

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