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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,676.68, 373,125.27 and 130,319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,676.68, 373,125.27 and 130,319.88 is: 195,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,676.68 : 373,125.27 = 130,319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,676.68/373,125.27 = 130,319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,676.68x = 373,125.27 × 130,319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,676.68x = 48,625,640,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,625,640,411.37/248,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,537.60

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