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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,576.59, 372,170.04 and 134,315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,576.59, 372,170.04 and 134,315.02 is: 201,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,576.59 : 372,170.04 = 134,315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,576.59/372,170.04 = 134,315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,576.59x = 372,170.04 × 134,315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,576.59x = 49,988,026,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,988,026,366.00/248,576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,097.08

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