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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,447.20, 372,670.80 and 197,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,447.20, 372,670.80 and 197,708.80 is: 296,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,447.20 : 372,670.80 = 197,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,447.20/372,670.80 = 197,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,447.20x = 372,670.80 × 197,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,447.20x = 73,680,296,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,680,296,663.04/248,447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,563.20

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