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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,153.22, 372,182.34 and 96,350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,153.22, 372,182.34 and 96,350.30 is: 144,507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,153.22 : 372,182.34 = 96,350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,153.22/372,182.34 = 96,350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,153.22x = 372,182.34 × 96,350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,153.22x = 35,859,878,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,859,878,252.79/248,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,507.00

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