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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,604.07, 372,905.91 and 61,615.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,604.07, 372,905.91 and 61,615.57 is: 92,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,604.07 : 372,905.91 = 61,615.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,604.07/372,905.91 = 61,615.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,604.07x = 372,905.91 × 61,615.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,604.07x = 22,976,810,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976,810,201.02/248,604.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,423.31

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