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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,388.92, 372,638.72 and 90,617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,388.92, 372,638.72 and 90,617.36 is: 135,946.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,388.92 : 372,638.72 = 90,617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,388.92/372,638.72 = 90,617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,388.92x = 372,638.72 × 90,617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,388.92x = 33,767,537,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767,537,040.18/248,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,946.23

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