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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,569.47, 372,902.94 and 98,781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,569.47, 372,902.94 and 98,781.84 is: 148,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,569.47 : 372,902.94 = 98,781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,569.47/372,902.94 = 98,781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,569.47x = 372,902.94 × 98,781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,569.47x = 36,836,038,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,836,038,554.61/248,569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,192.13

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