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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,329.80, 372,494.70 and 82,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,329.80, 372,494.70 and 82,117.80 is: 123,176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,329.80 : 372,494.70 = 82,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,329.80/372,494.70 = 82,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,329.80x = 372,494.70 × 82,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,329.80x = 30,588,445,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,588,445,275.66/248,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,176.70

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