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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,797.20, 373,254.30 and 99,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,797.20, 373,254.30 and 99,045.96 is: 148,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,797.20 : 373,254.30 = 99,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,797.20/373,254.30 = 99,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,797.20x = 373,254.30 × 99,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,797.20x = 36,969,330,467.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,969,330,467.63/248,797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,592.23

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