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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.44, 373,159.26 and 80,267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.44, 373,159.26 and 80,267.34 is: 120,418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.44 : 373,159.26 = 80,267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.44/373,159.26 = 80,267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.44x = 373,159.26 × 80,267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.44x = 29,952,501,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952,501,196.57/248,737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,418.15

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