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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,674.28, 373,048.45 and 88,737.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,674.28, 373,048.45 and 88,737.75 is: 133,119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,674.28 : 373,048.45 = 88,737.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,674.28/373,048.45 = 88,737.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,674.28x = 373,048.45 × 88,737.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,674.28x = 33,103,479,872.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,103,479,872.14/248,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,119.84

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