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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,601.18, 372,955.77 and 90,829.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,601.18, 372,955.77 and 90,829.38 is: 136,263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,601.18 : 372,955.77 = 90,829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,601.18/372,955.77 = 90,829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,601.18x = 372,955.77 × 90,829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,601.18x = 33,875,339,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875,339,037.60/248,601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,263.79

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