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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,515.20, 372,834.90 and 80,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,515.20, 372,834.90 and 80,051.40 is: 120,097.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,515.20 : 372,834.90 = 80,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,515.20/372,834.90 = 80,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,515.20x = 372,834.90 × 80,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,515.20x = 29,845,955,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,845,955,713.86/248,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,097.10

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