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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,256.20, 372,347.40 and 90,447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,256.20, 372,347.40 and 90,447.86 is: 135,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,256.20 : 372,347.40 = 90,447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,256.20/372,347.40 = 90,447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,256.20x = 372,347.40 × 90,447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,256.20x = 33,678,025,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,678,025,506.56/248,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,658.35

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