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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,477.04, 372,677.36 and 136,212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,477.04, 372,677.36 and 136,212.88 is: 204,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,477.04 : 372,677.36 = 136,212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,477.04/372,677.36 = 136,212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,477.04x = 372,677.36 × 136,212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,477.04x = 50,763,456,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,763,456,516.40/248,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,298.38

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