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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,720.36, 373,190.70 and 130,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,720.36, 373,190.70 and 130,363.56 is: 195,603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,720.36 : 373,190.70 = 130,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,720.36/373,190.70 = 130,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,720.36x = 373,190.70 × 130,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,720.36x = 48,650,468,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,650,468,210.89/248,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,603.08

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