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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,671.92, 373,010.48 and 199,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,671.92, 373,010.48 and 199,067.40 is: 298,603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,671.92 : 373,010.48 = 199,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,671.92/373,010.48 = 199,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,671.92x = 373,010.48 × 199,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,671.92x = 74,254,226,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,254,226,426.35/248,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,603.18

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