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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,999.68, 1,046,957.81 and 248,696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,999.68, 1,046,957.81 and 248,696.73 is: 373,030.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,999.68 : 1,046,957.81 = 248,696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,999.68/1,046,957.81 = 248,696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,999.68x = 1,046,957.81 × 248,696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,999.68x = 260,374,982,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,374,982,551.48/697,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,030.23

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