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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,356.53, 372,589.74 and 90,584.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,356.53, 372,589.74 and 90,584.46 is: 135,896.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,356.53 : 372,589.74 = 90,584.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,356.53/372,589.74 = 90,584.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,356.53x = 372,589.74 × 90,584.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,356.53x = 33,750,840,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750,840,399.44/248,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,896.73

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