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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,700.32, 373,014.15 and 122,306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,700.32, 373,014.15 and 122,306.65 is: 183,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,700.32 : 373,014.15 = 122,306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,700.32/373,014.15 = 122,306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,700.32x = 373,014.15 × 122,306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,700.32x = 45,622,109,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622,109,689.34/248,700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,442.10

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