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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,442.84, 372,659.88 and 61,454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,442.84, 372,659.88 and 61,454.28 is: 92,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,442.84 : 372,659.88 = 61,454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,442.84/372,659.88 = 61,454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,442.84x = 372,659.88 × 61,454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,442.84x = 22,901,544,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901,544,610.29/248,442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,180.34

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