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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,090.99, 372,259.58 and 98,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,090.99, 372,259.58 and 98,327.96 is: 147,540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,090.99 : 372,259.58 = 98,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,090.99/372,259.58 = 98,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,090.99x = 372,259.58 × 98,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,090.99x = 36,603,525,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,603,525,091.86/248,090.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,540.73

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