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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,752.36, 373,124.70 and 61,765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,752.36, 373,124.70 and 61,765.48 is: 92,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,752.36 : 373,124.70 = 61,765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,752.36/373,124.70 = 61,765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,752.36x = 373,124.70 × 61,765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,752.36x = 23,046,226,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,046,226,195.36/248,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,647.27

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