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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,670.30, 373,005.45 and 214,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,670.30, 373,005.45 and 214,844.70 is: 322,267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,670.30 : 373,005.45 = 214,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,670.30/373,005.45 = 214,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,670.30x = 373,005.45 × 214,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,670.30x = 80,138,244,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,138,244,003.62/248,670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,267.05

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