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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,694.49, 372,820.06 and 115,502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,694.49, 372,820.06 and 115,502.14 is: 173,150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,694.49 : 372,820.06 = 115,502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,694.49/372,820.06 = 115,502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,694.49x = 372,820.06 × 115,502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,694.49x = 43,061,514,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061,514,764.93/248,694.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,150.26

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