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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,210.40, 372,315.60 and 182,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,210.40, 372,315.60 and 182,114.40 is: 273,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,210.40 : 372,315.60 = 182,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,210.40/372,315.60 = 182,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,210.40x = 372,315.60 × 182,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,210.40x = 67,804,032,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804,032,104.64/248,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,171.60

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