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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,951.20, 373,426.80 and 248,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,951.20, 373,426.80 and 248,951.20 is: 373,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,951.20 : 373,426.80 = 248,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,951.20/373,426.80 = 248,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,951.20x = 373,426.80 × 248,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,951.20x = 92,965,049,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,965,049,972.16/248,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,426.80

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