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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,313.72, 371,752.44 and 222,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,313.72, 371,752.44 and 222,674.76 is: 333,368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,313.72 : 371,752.44 = 222,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,313.72/371,752.44 = 222,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,313.72x = 371,752.44 × 222,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,313.72x = 82,779,885,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,779,885,356.41/248,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,368.15

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