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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,968.80, 373,007.70 and 151,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,968.80, 373,007.70 and 151,417.80 is: 226,855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,968.80 : 373,007.70 = 151,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,968.80/373,007.70 = 151,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,968.80x = 373,007.70 × 151,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,968.80x = 56,480,005,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,480,005,317.06/248,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,855.76

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