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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,429.60, 410,144.40 and 248,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,429.60, 410,144.40 and 248,935.20 is: 373,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,429.60 : 410,144.40 = 248,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,429.60/410,144.40 = 248,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,429.60x = 410,144.40 × 248,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,429.60x = 102,099,378,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,099,378,242.88/273,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,402.80

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