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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,886.40, 373,329.60 and 82,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,886.40, 373,329.60 and 82,674.40 is: 124,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,886.40 : 373,329.60 = 82,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,886.40/373,329.60 = 82,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,886.40x = 373,329.60 × 82,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,886.40x = 30,864,800,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,864,800,682.24/248,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,011.60

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