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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,081.80, 906,231.96 and 248,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,081.80, 906,231.96 and 248,898.24 is: 373,392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,081.80 : 906,231.96 = 248,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,081.80/906,231.96 = 248,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,081.80x = 906,231.96 × 248,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,081.80x = 225,559,539,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,559,539,875.75/604,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,392.38

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