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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,667.14, 373,037.76 and 88,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,667.14, 373,037.76 and 88,730.60 is: 133,109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,667.14 : 373,037.76 = 88,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,667.14/373,037.76 = 88,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,667.14x = 373,037.76 × 88,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,667.14x = 33,099,864,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,099,864,267.46/248,667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,109.12

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