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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,868.30, 373,302.45 and 235,389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,868.30, 373,302.45 and 235,389.90 is: 353,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,868.30 : 373,302.45 = 235,389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,868.30/373,302.45 = 235,389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,868.30x = 373,302.45 × 235,389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,868.30x = 87,871,626,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,871,626,375.26/248,868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,084.85

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