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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,830.80, 373,246.20 and 136,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,830.80, 373,246.20 and 136,467.60 is: 204,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,830.80 : 373,246.20 = 136,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,830.80/373,246.20 = 136,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,830.80x = 373,246.20 × 136,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,830.80x = 50,936,013,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,936,013,123.12/248,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,701.40

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