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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,846.60, 373,269.90 and 154,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,846.60, 373,269.90 and 154,368.20 is: 231,552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,846.60 : 373,269.90 = 154,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,846.60/373,269.90 = 154,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,846.60x = 373,269.90 × 154,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,846.60x = 57,621,002,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,621,002,577.18/248,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,552.30

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