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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,363.36, 372,545.16 and 82,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,363.36, 372,545.16 and 82,151.36 is: 123,227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,363.36 : 372,545.16 = 82,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,363.36/372,545.16 = 82,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,363.36x = 372,545.16 × 82,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,363.36x = 30,605,091,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,605,091,555.42/248,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,227.08

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