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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,791.68, 373,186.56 and 207,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,791.68, 373,186.56 and 207,150.72 is: 310,725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,791.68 : 373,186.56 = 207,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,791.68/373,186.56 = 207,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,791.68x = 373,186.56 × 207,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,791.68x = 77,305,864,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,305,864,598.32/248,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,725.28

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