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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,684.16, 373,136.52 and 130,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,684.16, 373,136.52 and 130,327.40 is: 195,548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,684.16 : 373,136.52 = 130,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,684.16/373,136.52 = 130,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,684.16x = 373,136.52 × 130,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,684.16x = 48,629,912,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,629,912,496.65/248,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,548.89

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