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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,213.68, 372,272.91 and 96,410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,213.68, 372,272.91 and 96,410.59 is: 144,597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,213.68 : 372,272.91 = 96,410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,213.68/372,272.91 = 96,410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,213.68x = 372,272.91 × 96,410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,213.68x = 35,891,051,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,891,051,695.93/248,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,597.39

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