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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,697.62, 404,948.13 and 248,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,697.62, 404,948.13 and 248,295.50 is: 342,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,697.62 : 404,948.13 = 248,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,697.62/404,948.13 = 248,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,697.62x = 404,948.13 × 248,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,697.62x = 100,546,798,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,546,798,412.42/293,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,348.02

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