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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,040.20, 371,650.70 and 211,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,040.20, 371,650.70 and 211,176.20 is: 316,415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,040.20 : 371,650.70 = 211,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,040.20/371,650.70 = 211,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,040.20x = 371,650.70 × 211,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,040.20x = 78,483,782,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,483,782,553.34/248,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,415.58

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