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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,409.97, 372,621.08 and 90,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,409.97, 372,621.08 and 90,638.40 is: 135,959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,409.97 : 372,621.08 = 90,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,409.97/372,621.08 = 90,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,409.97x = 372,621.08 × 90,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,409.97x = 33,773,778,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773,778,497.47/248,409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,959.83

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