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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,095.54, 372,043.09 and 96,212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,095.54, 372,043.09 and 96,212.64 is: 144,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,095.54 : 372,043.09 = 96,212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,095.54/372,043.09 = 96,212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,095.54x = 372,043.09 × 96,212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,095.54x = 35,795,249,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795,249,398.09/248,095.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,280.10

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