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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,872.20, 373,483.26 and 225,077.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,872.20, 373,483.26 and 225,077.64 is: 337,774.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,872.20 : 373,483.26 = 225,077.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,872.20/373,483.26 = 225,077.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,872.20x = 373,483.26 × 225,077.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,872.20x = 84,062,730,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,062,730,740.31/248,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,774.69

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