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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,890.98, 373,304.67 and 80,393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,890.98, 373,304.67 and 80,393.79 is: 120,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,890.98 : 373,304.67 = 80,393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,890.98/373,304.67 = 80,393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,890.98x = 373,304.67 × 80,393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,890.98x = 30,011,377,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,011,377,246.00/248,890.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,580.41

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