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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,744.48, 373,226.64 and 130,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,744.48, 373,226.64 and 130,387.52 is: 195,638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,744.48 : 373,226.64 = 130,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,744.48/373,226.64 = 130,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,744.48x = 373,226.64 × 130,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,744.48x = 48,664,095,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664,095,987.53/248,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,638.90

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