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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,164.01, 372,311.61 and 129,803.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,164.01, 372,311.61 and 129,803.57 is: 194,739.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,164.01 : 372,311.61 = 129,803.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,164.01/372,311.61 = 129,803.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,164.01x = 372,311.61 × 129,803.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,164.01x = 48,327,374,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,327,374,268.89/248,164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,739.66

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