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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,872.45, 373,044.60 and 122,334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,872.45, 373,044.60 and 122,334.25 is: 183,371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,872.45 : 373,044.60 = 122,334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,872.45/373,044.60 = 122,334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,872.45x = 373,044.60 × 122,334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,872.45x = 45,636,131,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636,131,357.55/248,872.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,371.57

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