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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,725.51, 373,044.94 and 80,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,725.51, 373,044.94 and 80,245.82 is: 120,354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,725.51 : 373,044.94 = 80,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,725.51/373,044.94 = 80,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,725.51x = 373,044.94 × 80,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,725.51x = 29,935,297,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,935,297,839.15/248,725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,354.76

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