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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,904.59, 413,600.24 and 248,836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,904.59, 413,600.24 and 248,836.46 is: 343,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,904.59 : 413,600.24 = 248,836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,904.59/413,600.24 = 248,836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,904.59x = 413,600.24 × 248,836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,904.59x = 102,918,818,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,918,818,130.84/299,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,171.86

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