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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,092.67, 372,038.78 and 96,209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,092.67, 372,038.78 and 96,209.77 is: 144,275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,092.67 : 372,038.78 = 96,209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,092.67/372,038.78 = 96,209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,092.67x = 372,038.78 × 96,209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,092.67x = 35,793,765,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,793,765,454.88/248,092.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,275.79

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