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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,626.40, 373,231.20 and 246,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,626.40, 373,231.20 and 246,876.80 is: 370,604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,626.40 : 373,231.20 = 246,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,626.40/373,231.20 = 246,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,626.40x = 373,231.20 × 246,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,626.40x = 92,142,124,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,142,124,316.16/248,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,604.75

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