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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,704.28, 376,875.63 and 248,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,704.28, 376,875.63 and 248,043.48 is: 341,542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,704.28 : 376,875.63 = 248,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,704.28/376,875.63 = 248,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,704.28x = 376,875.63 × 248,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,704.28x = 93,481,542,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,481,542,792.39/273,704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,542.13

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