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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,856.93, 373,323.06 and 91,047.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,856.93, 373,323.06 and 91,047.87 is: 136,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,856.93 : 373,323.06 = 91,047.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,856.93/373,323.06 = 91,047.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,856.93x = 373,323.06 × 91,047.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,856.93x = 33,990,269,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,990,269,434.88/248,856.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,585.59

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