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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,881.20, 373,321.80 and 91,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,881.20, 373,321.80 and 91,057.20 is: 136,585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,881.20 : 373,321.80 = 91,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,881.20/373,321.80 = 91,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,881.20x = 373,321.80 × 91,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,881.20x = 33,993,637,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,993,637,806.96/248,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,585.80

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