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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,059.49, 627,085.77 and 248,456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,059.49, 627,085.77 and 248,456.61 is: 372,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,059.49 : 627,085.77 = 248,456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,059.49/627,085.77 = 248,456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,059.49x = 627,085.77 × 248,456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,059.49x = 155,803,604,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,803,604,593.44/418,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,682.86

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