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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,126.93, 372,227.31 and 115,020.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,126.93, 372,227.31 and 115,020.65 is: 172,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,126.93 : 372,227.31 = 115,020.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,126.93/372,227.31 = 115,020.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,126.93x = 372,227.31 × 115,020.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,126.93x = 42,813,824,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,813,824,707.71/248,126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,548.08

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