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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,633.54, 372,952.84 and 136,252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,633.54, 372,952.84 and 136,252.52 is: 204,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,633.54 : 372,952.84 = 136,252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,633.54/372,952.84 = 136,252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,633.54x = 372,952.84 × 136,252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,633.54x = 50,815,764,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,815,764,291.16/248,633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,380.17

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