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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,740.64, 373,166.40 and 90,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,740.64, 373,166.40 and 90,965.60 is: 136,468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,740.64 : 373,166.40 = 90,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,740.64/373,166.40 = 90,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,740.64x = 373,166.40 × 90,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,740.64x = 33,945,305,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,945,305,475.84/248,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,468.67

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