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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,131.26, 372,362.94 and 88,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,131.26, 372,362.94 and 88,200.90 is: 132,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,131.26 : 372,362.94 = 88,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,131.26/372,362.94 = 88,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,131.26x = 372,362.94 × 88,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,131.26x = 32,842,746,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,842,746,434.65/248,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,360.37

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