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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,744.24, 373,079.90 and 122,350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,744.24, 373,079.90 and 122,350.56 is: 183,507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,744.24 : 373,079.90 = 122,350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,744.24/373,079.90 = 122,350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,744.24x = 373,079.90 × 122,350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,744.24x = 45,646,534,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,646,534,689.74/248,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,507.91

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