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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,896.38, 373,227.81 and 91,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,896.38, 373,227.81 and 91,014.42 is: 136,478.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,896.38 : 373,227.81 = 91,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,896.38/373,227.81 = 91,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,896.38x = 373,227.81 × 91,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,896.38x = 33,969,112,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969,112,655.02/248,896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,478.93

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