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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,604.20, 372,906.30 and 82,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,604.20, 372,906.30 and 82,392.20 is: 123,588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,604.20 : 372,906.30 = 82,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,604.20/372,906.30 = 82,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,604.20x = 372,906.30 × 82,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,604.20x = 30,724,570,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,724,570,450.86/248,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,588.30

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