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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,160.60, 372,240.90 and 223,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,160.60, 372,240.90 and 223,277.40 is: 334,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,160.60 : 372,240.90 = 223,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,160.60/372,240.90 = 223,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,160.60x = 372,240.90 × 223,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,160.60x = 83,112,980,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,112,980,325.66/248,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,916.10

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