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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,664.13, 373,033.25 and 88,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,664.13, 373,033.25 and 88,727.60 is: 133,104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,664.13 : 373,033.25 = 88,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,664.13/373,033.25 = 88,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,664.13x = 373,033.25 × 88,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,664.13x = 33,098,345,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098,345,814.37/248,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,104.63

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