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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,261.44, 372,166.24 and 90,453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,261.44, 372,166.24 and 90,453.92 is: 135,598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,261.44 : 372,166.24 = 90,453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,261.44/372,166.24 = 90,453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,261.44x = 372,166.24 × 90,453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,261.44x = 33,663,895,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,663,895,299.66/248,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,598.57

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