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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,444.20, 372,666.30 and 136,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,444.20, 372,666.30 and 136,469.80 is: 204,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,444.20 : 372,666.30 = 136,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,444.20/372,666.30 = 136,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,444.20x = 372,666.30 × 136,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,444.20x = 50,857,695,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,857,695,427.74/248,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,704.70

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