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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,910.40, 374,143.20 and 244,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,910.40, 374,143.20 and 244,244.80 is: 367,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,910.40 : 374,143.20 = 244,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,910.40/374,143.20 = 244,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,910.40x = 374,143.20 × 244,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,910.40x = 91,382,531,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,382,531,055.36/248,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,130.22

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