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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,043.40, 456,065.10 and 248,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,043.40, 456,065.10 and 248,747.40 is: 373,121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,043.40 : 456,065.10 = 248,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,043.40/456,065.10 = 248,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,043.40x = 456,065.10 × 248,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,043.40x = 113,445,007,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,445,007,855.74/304,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,121.10

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