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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,805.36, 373,196.70 and 80,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,805.36, 373,196.70 and 80,333.46 is: 120,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,805.36 : 373,196.70 = 80,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,805.36/373,196.70 = 80,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,805.36x = 373,196.70 × 80,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,805.36x = 29,980,182,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980,182,171.58/248,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,496.53

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