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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,921.70, 373,382.55 and 82,709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,921.70, 373,382.55 and 82,709.70 is: 124,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,921.70 : 373,382.55 = 82,709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,921.70/373,382.55 = 82,709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,921.70x = 373,382.55 × 82,709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,921.70x = 30,882,358,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,882,358,695.74/248,921.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,064.55

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