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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,628.30, 372,942.45 and 214,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,628.30, 372,942.45 and 214,802.70 is: 322,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,628.30 : 372,942.45 = 214,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,628.30/372,942.45 = 214,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,628.30x = 372,942.45 × 214,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,628.30x = 80,109,045,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,109,045,204.62/248,628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,204.05

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