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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.57, 373,006.92 and 122,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.57, 373,006.92 and 122,301.84 is: 183,434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.57 : 373,006.92 = 122,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.57/373,006.92 = 122,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.57x = 373,006.92 × 122,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.57x = 45,619,434,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,619,434,506.14/248,695.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,434.85

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