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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,465.91, 372,386.19 and 134,609.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,465.91, 372,386.19 and 134,609.34 is: 201,744.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,465.91 : 372,386.19 = 134,609.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,465.91/372,386.19 = 134,609.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,465.91x = 372,386.19 × 134,609.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,465.91x = 50,126,659,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,126,659,261.01/248,465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,744.61

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