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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,652.70, 372,979.05 and 61,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,652.70, 372,979.05 and 61,664.20 is: 92,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,652.70 : 372,979.05 = 61,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,652.70/372,979.05 = 61,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,652.70x = 372,979.05 × 61,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,652.70x = 22,999,454,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,454,735.01/248,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,496.30

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