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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,925.20, 373,387.80 and 82,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,925.20, 373,387.80 and 82,713.20 is: 124,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,925.20 : 373,387.80 = 82,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,925.20/373,387.80 = 82,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,925.20x = 373,387.80 × 82,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,925.20x = 30,884,099,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,884,099,778.96/248,925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,069.80

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