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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,263.82, 372,395.16 and 90,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,263.82, 372,395.16 and 90,427.76 is: 135,641.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,263.82 : 372,395.16 = 90,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,263.82/372,395.16 = 90,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,263.82x = 372,395.16 × 90,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,263.82x = 33,674,860,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,674,860,153.64/248,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,641.43

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