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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,214.93, 372,274.78 and 96,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,214.93, 372,274.78 and 96,411.84 is: 144,599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,214.93 : 372,274.78 = 96,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,214.93/372,274.78 = 96,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,214.93x = 372,274.78 × 96,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,214.93x = 35,891,696,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,891,696,525.40/248,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,599.27

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