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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,910.16, 373,363.60 and 149,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,910.16, 373,363.60 and 149,098.72 is: 223,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,910.16 : 373,363.60 = 149,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,910.16/373,363.60 = 149,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,910.16x = 373,363.60 × 149,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,910.16x = 55,668,034,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,668,034,854.59/248,910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,647.10

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