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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,672.92, 373,119.64 and 130,316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,672.92, 373,119.64 and 130,316.13 is: 195,531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,672.92 : 373,119.64 = 130,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,672.92/373,119.64 = 130,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,672.92x = 373,119.64 × 130,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,672.92x = 48,623,507,511.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,623,507,511.79/248,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,531.98

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