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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,870.76, 373,309.65 and 61,882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,870.76, 373,309.65 and 61,882.26 is: 92,824.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,870.76 : 373,309.65 = 61,882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,870.76/373,309.65 = 61,882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,870.76x = 373,309.65 × 61,882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,870.76x = 23,101,244,821.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,244,821.81/248,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,824.26

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