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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,343.84, 372,606.48 and 154,928.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,343.84, 372,606.48 and 154,928.16 is: 232,448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,343.84 : 372,606.48 = 154,928.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,343.84/372,606.48 = 154,928.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,343.84x = 372,606.48 × 154,928.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,343.84x = 57,727,236,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727,236,350.48/248,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,448.84

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