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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,706.19, 373,131.95 and 80,222.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,706.19, 373,131.95 and 80,222.79 is: 120,357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,706.19 : 373,131.95 = 80,222.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,706.19/373,131.95 = 80,222.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,706.19x = 373,131.95 × 80,222.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,706.19x = 29,933,684,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933,684,461.36/248,706.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,357.62

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