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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,891.98, 373,306.17 and 80,394.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,891.98, 373,306.17 and 80,394.79 is: 120,581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,891.98 : 373,306.17 = 80,394.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,891.98/373,306.17 = 80,394.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,891.98x = 373,306.17 × 80,394.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,891.98x = 30,011,871,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,011,871,142.85/248,891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,581.91

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