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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.93, 373,160.01 and 80,267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.93, 373,160.01 and 80,267.83 is: 120,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.93 : 373,160.01 = 80,267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.93/373,160.01 = 80,267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.93x = 373,160.01 × 80,267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.93x = 29,952,744,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952,744,245.48/248,737.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,418.89

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