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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,575.59, 372,168.54 and 134,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,575.59, 372,168.54 and 134,314.02 is: 201,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,575.59 : 372,168.54 = 134,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,575.59/372,168.54 = 134,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,575.59x = 372,168.54 × 134,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,575.59x = 49,987,452,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,987,452,724.93/248,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,095.58

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