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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,240.96, 372,419.04 and 82,018.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,240.96, 372,419.04 and 82,018.88 is: 123,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,240.96 : 372,419.04 = 82,018.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,240.96/372,419.04 = 82,018.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,240.96x = 372,419.04 × 82,018.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,240.96x = 30,545,392,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545,392,551.48/248,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,047.35

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