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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,450.40, 381,092.40 and 248,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,450.40, 381,092.40 and 248,618.40 is: 372,357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,450.40 : 381,092.40 = 248,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,450.40/381,092.40 = 248,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,450.40x = 381,092.40 × 248,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,450.40x = 94,746,582,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,746,582,740.16/254,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,357.77

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