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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,246.20, 372,523.20 and 130,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,246.20, 372,523.20 and 130,002.40 is: 195,084.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,246.20 : 372,523.20 = 130,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,246.20/372,523.20 = 130,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,246.20x = 372,523.20 × 130,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,246.20x = 48,428,910,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,428,910,055.68/248,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,084.19

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