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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,359.76, 372,595.20 and 90,588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,359.76, 372,595.20 and 90,588.22 is: 135,902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,359.76 : 372,595.20 = 90,588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,359.76/372,595.20 = 90,588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,359.76x = 372,595.20 × 90,588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,359.76x = 33,752,735,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,752,735,052.32/248,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,902.59

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