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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,601.70, 372,902.55 and 222,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,601.70, 372,902.55 and 222,357.70 is: 333,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,601.70 : 372,902.55 = 222,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,601.70/372,902.55 = 222,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,601.70x = 372,902.55 × 222,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,601.70x = 82,917,753,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,917,753,342.14/248,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,536.55

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