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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,947.80, 372,976.20 and 151,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,947.80, 372,976.20 and 151,396.80 is: 226,824.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,947.80 : 372,976.20 = 151,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,947.80/372,976.20 = 151,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,947.80x = 372,976.20 × 151,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,947.80x = 56,467,403,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,467,403,156.16/248,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,824.27

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