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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,511.38, 372,767.06 and 61,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,511.38, 372,767.06 and 61,522.88 is: 92,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,511.38 : 372,767.06 = 61,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,511.38/372,767.06 = 61,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,511.38x = 372,767.06 × 61,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,511.38x = 22,933,701,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933,701,390.30/248,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,284.31

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