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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,486.36, 372,918.36 and 182,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,486.36, 372,918.36 and 182,099.84 is: 273,288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,486.36 : 372,918.36 = 182,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,486.36/372,918.36 = 182,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,486.36x = 372,918.36 × 182,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,486.36x = 67,908,373,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,908,373,689.06/248,486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,288.13

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