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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,461.20, 372,691.80 and 90,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,461.20, 372,691.80 and 90,694.80 is: 136,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,461.20 : 372,691.80 = 90,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,461.20/372,691.80 = 90,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,461.20x = 372,691.80 × 90,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,461.20x = 33,801,208,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801,208,262.64/248,461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,042.20

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