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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,868.22, 373,302.23 and 61,879.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,868.22, 373,302.23 and 61,879.72 is: 92,819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,868.22 : 373,302.23 = 61,879.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,868.22/373,302.23 = 61,879.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,868.22x = 373,302.23 × 61,879.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,868.22x = 23,099,837,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,837,467.78/248,868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,819.56

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