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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,669.43, 373,006.71 and 199,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,669.43, 373,006.71 and 199,064.90 is: 298,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,669.43 : 373,006.71 = 199,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,669.43/373,006.71 = 199,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,669.43x = 373,006.71 × 199,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,669.43x = 74,252,541,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,252,541,560.45/248,669.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,599.40

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