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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,062.40, 444,093.60 and 248,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,062.40, 444,093.60 and 248,823.20 is: 373,234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,062.40 : 444,093.60 = 248,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,062.40/444,093.60 = 248,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,062.40x = 444,093.60 × 248,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,062.40x = 110,500,790,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,500,790,651.52/296,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,234.80

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