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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,870.22, 373,305.22 and 61,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,870.22, 373,305.22 and 61,881.72 is: 92,822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,870.22 : 373,305.22 = 61,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,870.22/373,305.22 = 61,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,870.22x = 373,305.22 × 61,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,870.22x = 23,100,769,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100,769,098.58/248,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,822.55

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