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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,502.94, 372,754.41 and 61,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,502.94, 372,754.41 and 61,514.44 is: 92,271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,502.94 : 372,754.41 = 61,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,502.94/372,754.41 = 61,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,502.94x = 372,754.41 × 61,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,502.94x = 22,929,777,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,777,626.12/248,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,271.66

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