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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,897.38, 373,229.31 and 91,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,897.38, 373,229.31 and 91,015.42 is: 136,480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,897.38 : 373,229.31 = 91,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,897.38/373,229.31 = 91,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,897.38x = 373,229.31 × 91,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,897.38x = 33,969,622,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969,622,405.96/248,897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,480.43

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