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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,200.40, 372,300.60 and 182,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,200.40, 372,300.60 and 182,104.40 is: 273,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,200.40 : 372,300.60 = 182,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,200.40/372,300.60 = 182,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,200.40x = 372,300.60 × 182,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,200.40x = 67,797,577,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,797,577,382.64/248,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,156.60

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