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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,344.84, 372,607.98 and 154,929.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,344.84, 372,607.98 and 154,929.16 is: 232,450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,344.84 : 372,607.98 = 154,929.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,344.84/372,607.98 = 154,929.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,344.84x = 372,607.98 × 154,929.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,344.84x = 57,727,841,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727,841,350.70/248,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,450.34

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