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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,360.58, 371,396.34 and 184,439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,360.58, 371,396.34 and 184,439.43 is: 275,809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,360.58 : 371,396.34 = 184,439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,360.58/371,396.34 = 184,439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,360.58x = 371,396.34 × 184,439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,360.58x = 68,500,129,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,500,129,253.69/248,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,809.19

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