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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,008.80, 624,013.20 and 248,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,008.80, 624,013.20 and 248,047.20 is: 372,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,008.80 : 624,013.20 = 248,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,008.80/624,013.20 = 248,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,008.80x = 624,013.20 × 248,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,008.80x = 154,784,727,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,784,727,023.04/416,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,070.80

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