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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,868.40, 373,302.60 and 219,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,868.40, 373,302.60 and 219,319.60 is: 328,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,868.40 : 373,302.60 = 219,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,868.40/373,302.60 = 219,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,868.40x = 373,302.60 × 219,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,868.40x = 81,872,576,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,872,576,910.96/248,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,979.40

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