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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,886.20, 373,329.30 and 149,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,886.20, 373,329.30 and 149,353.40 is: 224,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,886.20 : 373,329.30 = 149,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,886.20/373,329.30 = 149,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,886.20x = 373,329.30 × 149,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,886.20x = 55,758,000,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758,000,274.62/248,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,030.10

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