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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,670.80, 415,006.20 and 248,677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,670.80, 415,006.20 and 248,677.20 is: 373,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,670.80 : 415,006.20 = 248,677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,670.80/415,006.20 = 248,677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,670.80x = 415,006.20 × 248,677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,670.80x = 103,202,579,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,202,579,798.64/276,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,015.80

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