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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,437.40, 410,156.10 and 248,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,437.40, 410,156.10 and 248,505.60 is: 372,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,437.40 : 410,156.10 = 248,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,437.40/410,156.10 = 248,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,437.40x = 410,156.10 × 248,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,437.40x = 101,926,087,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,926,087,724.16/273,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,758.40

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