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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,932.40, 372,880.20 and 248,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,932.40, 372,880.20 and 248,932.40 is: 372,880.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,932.40 : 372,880.20 = 248,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,932.40/372,880.20 = 248,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,932.40x = 372,880.20 × 248,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,932.40x = 92,821,963,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,821,963,098.48/248,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,880.20

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