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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,847.10, 373,270.65 and 154,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,847.10, 373,270.65 and 154,368.70 is: 231,553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,847.10 : 373,270.65 = 154,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,847.10/373,270.65 = 154,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,847.10x = 373,270.65 × 154,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,847.10x = 57,621,304,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,621,304,988.66/248,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,553.05

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