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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,957.60, 621,002.80 and 248,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,957.60, 621,002.80 and 248,864.80 is: 372,437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,957.60 : 621,002.80 = 248,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,957.60/621,002.80 = 248,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,957.60x = 621,002.80 × 248,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,957.60x = 154,545,737,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,545,737,621.44/414,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,437.42

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