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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,029.98, 372,046.41 and 61,040.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,029.98, 372,046.41 and 61,040.22 is: 91,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,029.98 : 372,046.41 = 61,040.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,029.98/372,046.41 = 61,040.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,029.98x = 372,046.41 × 61,040.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,029.98x = 22,709,794,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709,794,716.61/248,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,560.68

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