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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,967.60, 373,451.40 and 82,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,967.60, 373,451.40 and 82,755.60 is: 124,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,967.60 : 373,451.40 = 82,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,967.60/373,451.40 = 82,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,967.60x = 373,451.40 × 82,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,967.60x = 30,905,194,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,905,194,677.84/248,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,133.40

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