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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,097.22, 372,045.66 and 96,214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,097.22, 372,045.66 and 96,214.34 is: 144,282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,097.22 : 372,045.66 = 96,214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,097.22/372,045.66 = 96,214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,097.22x = 372,045.66 × 96,214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,097.22x = 35,796,127,626.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796,127,626.76/248,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,282.66

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