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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,432.60, 410,148.90 and 248,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,432.60, 410,148.90 and 248,938.20 is: 373,407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,432.60 : 410,148.90 = 248,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,432.60/410,148.90 = 248,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,432.60x = 410,148.90 × 248,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,432.60x = 102,101,728,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,101,728,897.98/273,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,407.30

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