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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,673.68, 373,120.77 and 130,316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,673.68, 373,120.77 and 130,316.88 is: 195,533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,673.68 : 373,120.77 = 130,316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,673.68/373,120.77 = 130,316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,673.68x = 373,120.77 × 130,316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,673.68x = 48,623,934,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,623,934,609.60/248,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,533.10

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