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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,727.96, 373,128.66 and 88,791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,727.96, 373,128.66 and 88,791.48 is: 133,200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,727.96 : 373,128.66 = 88,791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,727.96/373,128.66 = 88,791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,727.96x = 373,128.66 × 88,791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,727.96x = 33,130,645,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130,645,951.82/248,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,200.33

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