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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,691.28, 372,724.80 and 195,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,691.28, 372,724.80 and 195,892.24 is: 293,592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,691.28 : 372,724.80 = 195,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,691.28/372,724.80 = 195,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,691.28x = 372,724.80 × 195,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,691.28x = 73,013,895,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,013,895,975.55/248,691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,592.51

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