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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,883.70, 373,325.55 and 91,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,883.70, 373,325.55 and 91,059.70 is: 136,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,883.70 : 373,325.55 = 91,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,883.70/373,325.55 = 91,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,883.70x = 373,325.55 × 91,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,883.70x = 33,994,912,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,994,912,585.34/248,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,589.55

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