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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,622.60, 372,933.90 and 154,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,622.60, 372,933.90 and 154,144.20 is: 231,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,622.60 : 372,933.90 = 154,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,622.60/372,933.90 = 154,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,622.60x = 372,933.90 × 154,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,622.60x = 57,485,597,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,485,597,668.38/248,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,216.30

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