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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,698.80, 373,008.60 and 82,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,698.80, 373,008.60 and 82,486.80 is: 123,717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,698.80 : 373,008.60 = 82,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,698.80/373,008.60 = 82,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,698.80x = 373,008.60 × 82,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,698.80x = 30,768,285,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,768,285,786.48/248,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,717.07

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