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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,173.02, 371,320.14 and 147,025.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,173.02, 371,320.14 and 147,025.38 is: 219,981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,173.02 : 371,320.14 = 147,025.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,173.02/371,320.14 = 147,025.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,173.02x = 371,320.14 × 147,025.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,173.02x = 54,593,484,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593,484,685.15/248,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,981.55

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