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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,728.96, 373,130.16 and 88,792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,728.96, 373,130.16 and 88,792.48 is: 133,201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,728.96 : 373,130.16 = 88,792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,728.96/373,130.16 = 88,792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,728.96x = 373,130.16 × 88,792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,728.96x = 33,131,152,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,131,152,269.20/248,728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,201.83

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