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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,897.80, 373,119.90 and 91,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,897.80, 373,119.90 and 91,088.20 is: 136,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,897.80 : 373,119.90 = 91,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,897.80/373,119.90 = 91,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,897.80x = 373,119.90 × 91,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,897.80x = 33,986,820,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,986,820,075.18/248,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,549.30

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