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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,965.84, 373,614.80 and 129,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,965.84, 373,614.80 and 129,133.24 is: 193,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,965.84 : 373,614.80 = 129,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,965.84/373,614.80 = 129,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,965.84x = 373,614.80 × 129,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,965.84x = 48,246,089,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,246,089,635.95/248,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,785.98

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