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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,760.60, 425,640.90 and 248,768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,760.60, 425,640.90 and 248,768.60 is: 373,152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,760.60 : 425,640.90 = 248,768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,760.60/425,640.90 = 248,768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,760.60x = 425,640.90 × 248,768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,760.60x = 105,886,090,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,886,090,795.74/283,760.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,152.90

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