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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,555.56, 372,742.62 and 90,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,555.56, 372,742.62 and 90,737.32 is: 136,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,555.56 : 372,742.62 = 90,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,555.56/372,742.62 = 90,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,555.56x = 372,742.62 × 90,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,555.56x = 33,821,666,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,821,666,388.58/248,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,072.86

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