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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,822.70, 343,369.71 and 153,326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,822.70, 343,369.71 and 153,326.22 is: 211,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,822.70 : 343,369.71 = 153,326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,822.70/343,369.71 = 153,326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,822.70x = 343,369.71 × 153,326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,822.70x = 52,647,579,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,647,579,696.80/248,822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,586.72

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