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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,422.13, 372,639.32 and 90,650.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,422.13, 372,639.32 and 90,650.53 is: 135,978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,422.13 : 372,639.32 = 90,650.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,422.13/372,639.32 = 90,650.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,422.13x = 372,639.32 × 90,650.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,422.13x = 33,779,952,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779,952,209.33/248,422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,978.03

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