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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,677.68, 373,126.77 and 130,320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,677.68, 373,126.77 and 130,320.88 is: 195,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,677.68 : 373,126.77 = 130,320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,677.68/373,126.77 = 130,320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,677.68x = 373,126.77 × 130,320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,677.68x = 48,626,209,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,626,209,017.96/248,677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,539.10

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