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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,319.72, 912,480.39 and 248,490.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,319.72, 912,480.39 and 248,490.59 is: 372,736.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,319.72 : 912,480.39 = 248,490.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,319.72/912,480.39 = 248,490.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,319.72x = 912,480.39 × 248,490.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,319.72x = 226,742,785,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,742,785,912.13/608,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,736.21

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