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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,886.40, 374,107.20 and 244,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,886.40, 374,107.20 and 244,220.80 is: 367,094.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,886.40 : 374,107.20 = 244,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,886.40/374,107.20 = 244,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,886.40x = 374,107.20 × 244,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,886.40x = 91,364,759,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,364,759,669.76/248,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,094.22

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