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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,876.30, 373,314.45 and 82,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,876.30, 373,314.45 and 82,664.30 is: 123,996.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,876.30 : 373,314.45 = 82,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,876.30/373,314.45 = 82,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,876.30x = 373,314.45 × 82,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,876.30x = 30,859,777,689.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,859,777,689.14/248,876.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,996.45

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