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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,049.40, 906,182.90 and 248,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,049.40, 906,182.90 and 248,869.24 is: 373,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,049.40 : 906,182.90 = 248,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,049.40/906,182.90 = 248,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,049.40x = 906,182.90 × 248,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,049.40x = 225,521,049,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,521,049,624.00/604,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,348.69

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