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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,908.20, 373,362.30 and 82,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,908.20, 373,362.30 and 82,696.20 is: 124,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,908.20 : 373,362.30 = 82,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,908.20/373,362.30 = 82,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,908.20x = 373,362.30 × 82,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,908.20x = 30,875,643,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,875,643,433.26/248,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,044.30

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