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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,849.09, 373,275.03 and 61,860.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,849.09, 373,275.03 and 61,860.59 is: 92,791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,849.09 : 373,275.03 = 61,860.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,849.09/373,275.03 = 61,860.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,849.09x = 373,275.03 × 61,860.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,849.09x = 23,091,012,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,091,012,303.62/248,849.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,791.23

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