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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,600.93, 372,955.39 and 90,829.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,600.93, 372,955.39 and 90,829.13 is: 136,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,600.93 : 372,955.39 = 90,829.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,600.93/372,955.39 = 90,829.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,600.93x = 372,955.39 × 90,829.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,600.93x = 33,875,211,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875,211,737.73/248,600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,263.42

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