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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,409.08, 372,668.60 and 90,637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,409.08, 372,668.60 and 90,637.08 is: 135,975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,409.08 : 372,668.60 = 90,637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,409.08/372,668.60 = 90,637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,409.08x = 372,668.60 × 90,637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,409.08x = 33,777,593,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777,593,938.28/248,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,975.68

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