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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,756.82, 373,018.59 and 90,874.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,756.82, 373,018.59 and 90,874.86 is: 136,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,756.82 : 373,018.59 = 90,874.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,756.82/373,018.59 = 90,874.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,756.82x = 373,018.59 × 90,874.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,756.82x = 33,898,012,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,898,012,143.65/248,756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,269.68

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