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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,829.60, 373,244.40 and 124,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,829.60, 373,244.40 and 124,154.40 is: 186,231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,829.60 : 373,244.40 = 124,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,829.60/373,244.40 = 124,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,829.60x = 373,244.40 × 124,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,829.60x = 46,339,934,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,339,934,535.36/248,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,231.60

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