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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,272.14, 372,409.02 and 61,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,272.14, 372,409.02 and 61,283.64 is: 91,925.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,272.14 : 372,409.02 = 61,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,272.14/372,409.02 = 61,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,272.14x = 372,409.02 × 61,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,272.14x = 22,822,580,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,580,314.43/248,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,925.66

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