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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,625.40, 373,229.70 and 246,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,625.40, 373,229.70 and 246,875.80 is: 370,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,625.40 : 373,229.70 = 246,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,625.40/373,229.70 = 246,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,625.40x = 373,229.70 × 246,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,625.40x = 92,141,380,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,141,380,771.26/248,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,603.25

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