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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,287.83, 371,713.62 and 222,648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,287.83, 371,713.62 and 222,648.90 is: 333,329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,287.83 : 371,713.62 = 222,648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,287.83/371,713.62 = 222,648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,287.83x = 371,713.62 × 222,648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,287.83x = 82,761,628,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,761,628,608.02/248,287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,329.38

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