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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,662.06, 372,992.74 and 115,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,662.06, 372,992.74 and 115,469.48 is: 173,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,662.06 : 372,992.74 = 115,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,662.06/372,992.74 = 115,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,662.06x = 372,992.74 × 115,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,662.06x = 43,069,277,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069,277,731.58/248,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,204.06

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