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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,081.80, 372,122.70 and 235,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,081.80, 372,122.70 and 235,251.40 is: 352,877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,081.80 : 372,122.70 = 235,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,081.80/372,122.70 = 235,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,081.80x = 372,122.70 × 235,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,081.80x = 87,542,386,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,542,386,146.78/248,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,877.10

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