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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,794.30, 373,240.05 and 99,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,794.30, 373,240.05 and 99,009.10 is: 148,532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,794.30 : 373,240.05 = 99,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,794.30/373,240.05 = 99,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,794.30x = 373,240.05 × 99,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,794.30x = 36,954,161,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,954,161,434.46/248,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,532.99

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