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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,630.10, 372,945.15 and 223,746.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,630.10, 372,945.15 and 223,746.90 is: 335,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,630.10 : 372,945.15 = 223,746.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,630.10/372,945.15 = 223,746.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,630.10x = 372,945.15 × 223,746.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,630.10x = 83,445,321,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,445,321,182.54/248,630.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,620.35

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