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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,906.40, 373,359.60 and 116,046.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,906.40, 373,359.60 and 116,046.15 is: 174,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,906.40 : 373,359.60 = 116,046.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,906.40/373,359.60 = 116,046.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,906.40x = 373,359.60 × 116,046.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,906.40x = 43,326,944,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326,944,145.54/248,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,069.23

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