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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,757.52, 610,097.40 and 248,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,757.52, 610,097.40 and 248,904.72 is: 373,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,757.52 : 610,097.40 = 248,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,757.52/610,097.40 = 248,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,757.52x = 610,097.40 × 248,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,757.52x = 151,856,122,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,856,122,519.73/406,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,333.29

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