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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,520.48, 372,512.60 and 122,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,520.48, 372,512.60 and 122,013.60 is: 182,888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,520.48 : 372,512.60 = 122,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,520.48/372,512.60 = 122,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,520.48x = 372,512.60 × 122,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,520.48x = 45,451,603,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451,603,371.36/248,520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,888.76

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