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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,904.30, 373,356.45 and 82,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,904.30, 373,356.45 and 82,692.30 is: 124,038.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,904.30 : 373,356.45 = 82,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,904.30/373,356.45 = 82,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,904.30x = 373,356.45 × 82,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,904.30x = 30,873,703,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,873,703,570.34/248,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,038.45

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