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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,943.80, 372,970.20 and 151,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,943.80, 372,970.20 and 151,392.80 is: 226,818.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,943.80 : 372,970.20 = 151,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,943.80/372,970.20 = 151,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,943.80x = 372,970.20 × 151,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,943.80x = 56,465,002,894.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,465,002,894.56/248,943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,818.27

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