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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,624.44, 373,047.32 and 130,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,624.44, 373,047.32 and 130,268.12 is: 195,460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,624.44 : 373,047.32 = 130,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,624.44/373,047.32 = 130,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,624.44x = 373,047.32 × 130,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,624.44x = 48,596,171,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,596,171,507.87/248,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,460.16

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