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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,870.80, 373,306.20 and 235,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,870.80, 373,306.20 and 235,392.40 is: 353,088.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,870.80 : 373,306.20 = 235,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,870.80/373,306.20 = 235,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,870.80x = 373,306.20 × 235,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,870.80x = 87,873,442,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,873,442,352.88/248,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,088.60

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