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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,190.60, 372,285.90 and 223,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,190.60, 372,285.90 and 223,307.40 is: 334,961.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,190.60 : 372,285.90 = 223,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,190.60/372,285.90 = 223,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,190.60x = 372,285.90 × 223,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,190.60x = 83,134,196,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,134,196,385.66/248,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,961.10

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