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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,545.80, 381,818.70 and 248,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,545.80, 381,818.70 and 248,713.80 is: 373,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,545.80 : 381,818.70 = 248,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,545.80/381,818.70 = 248,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,545.80x = 381,818.70 × 248,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,545.80x = 94,963,579,788.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,963,579,788.06/254,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,070.70

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