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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,889.30, 373,333.95 and 82,677.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,889.30, 373,333.95 and 82,677.30 is: 124,015.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,889.30 : 373,333.95 = 82,677.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,889.30/373,333.95 = 82,677.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,889.30x = 373,333.95 × 82,677.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,889.30x = 30,866,242,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,866,242,984.34/248,889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,015.95

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