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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,767.52, 373,079.12 and 96,930.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,767.52, 373,079.12 and 96,930.73 is: 145,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,767.52 : 373,079.12 = 96,930.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,767.52/373,079.12 = 96,930.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,767.52x = 373,079.12 × 96,930.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,767.52x = 36,162,829,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,162,829,662.96/248,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,367.97

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