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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,620.68, 372,979.62 and 90,828.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,620.68, 372,979.62 and 90,828.36 is: 136,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,620.68 : 372,979.62 = 90,828.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,620.68/372,979.62 = 90,828.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,620.68x = 372,979.62 × 90,828.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,620.68x = 33,877,127,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,877,127,198.02/248,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,260.29

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