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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,094.46, 372,097.26 and 65,726.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,094.46, 372,097.26 and 65,726.51 is: 98,577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,094.46 : 372,097.26 = 65,726.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,094.46/372,097.26 = 65,726.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,094.46x = 372,097.26 × 65,726.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,094.46x = 24,456,652,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456,652,419.88/248,094.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,577.99

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