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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,252.07, 372,276.04 and 98,471.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,252.07, 372,276.04 and 98,471.73 is: 147,667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,252.07 : 372,276.04 = 98,471.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,252.07/372,276.04 = 98,471.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,252.07x = 372,276.04 × 98,471.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,252.07x = 36,658,665,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658,665,696.35/248,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,667.11

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