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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,125.68, 372,047.28 and 169,335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,125.68, 372,047.28 and 169,335.36 is: 253,906.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,125.68 : 372,047.28 = 169,335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,125.68/372,047.28 = 169,335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,125.68x = 372,047.28 × 169,335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,125.68x = 63,000,760,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,000,760,095.82/248,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,906.65

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