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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,922.40, 373,383.60 and 223,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,922.40, 373,383.60 and 223,261.60 is: 334,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,922.40 : 373,383.60 = 223,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,922.40/373,383.60 = 223,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,922.40x = 373,383.60 × 223,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,922.40x = 83,362,219,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,362,219,949.76/248,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,892.40

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