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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,826.60, 373,239.90 and 204,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,826.60, 373,239.90 and 204,503.40 is: 306,755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,826.60 : 373,239.90 = 204,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,826.60/373,239.90 = 204,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,826.60x = 373,239.90 × 204,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,826.60x = 76,328,828,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,328,828,565.66/248,826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,755.10

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