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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,093.69, 372,263.67 and 98,330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,093.69, 372,263.67 and 98,330.78 is: 147,544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,093.69 : 372,263.67 = 98,330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,093.69/372,263.67 = 98,330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,093.69x = 372,263.67 × 98,330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,093.69x = 36,604,977,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,604,977,036.76/248,093.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,544.97

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