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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,577.59, 372,171.54 and 134,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,577.59, 372,171.54 and 134,316.02 is: 201,098.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,577.59 : 372,171.54 = 134,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,577.59/372,171.54 = 134,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,577.59x = 372,171.54 × 134,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,577.59x = 49,988,600,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,988,600,010.07/248,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,098.58

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