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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,669.68, 373,007.10 and 199,065.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,669.68, 373,007.10 and 199,065.10 is: 298,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,669.68 : 373,007.10 = 199,065.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,669.68/373,007.10 = 199,065.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,669.68x = 373,007.10 × 199,065.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,669.68x = 74,252,695,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,252,695,662.21/248,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,599.72

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