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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,627.98, 372,997.68 and 90,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,627.98, 372,997.68 and 90,852.40 is: 136,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,627.98 : 372,997.68 = 90,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,627.98/372,997.68 = 90,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,627.98x = 372,997.68 × 90,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,627.98x = 33,887,734,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,887,734,422.43/248,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,298.96

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