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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,906.20, 373,359.30 and 80,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,906.20, 373,359.30 and 80,426.20 is: 120,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,906.20 : 373,359.30 = 80,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,906.20/373,359.30 = 80,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,906.20x = 373,359.30 × 80,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,906.20x = 30,027,869,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,027,869,733.66/248,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,639.30

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