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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,158.02, 372,403.80 and 247,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,158.02, 372,403.80 and 247,244.97 is: 371,033.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,158.02 : 372,403.80 = 247,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,158.02/372,403.80 = 247,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,158.02x = 372,403.80 × 247,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,158.02x = 92,074,966,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,074,966,358.89/248,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,033.61

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