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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,140.10, 372,210.15 and 209,648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,140.10, 372,210.15 and 209,648.90 is: 314,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,140.10 : 372,210.15 = 209,648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,140.10/372,210.15 = 209,648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,140.10x = 372,210.15 × 209,648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,140.10x = 78,033,448,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,033,448,516.34/248,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,473.35

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