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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,922.40, 373,164.90 and 149,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,922.40, 373,164.90 and 149,122.30 is: 223,552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,922.40 : 373,164.90 = 149,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,922.40/373,164.90 = 149,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,922.40x = 373,164.90 × 149,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,922.40x = 55,647,208,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647,208,167.27/248,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,552.43

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