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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,743.74, 373,079.16 and 122,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,743.74, 373,079.16 and 122,350.06 is: 183,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,743.74 : 373,079.16 = 122,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,743.74/373,079.16 = 122,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,743.74x = 373,079.16 × 122,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,743.74x = 45,646,257,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,646,257,610.75/248,743.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,507.16

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