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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,971.89, 373,366.26 and 89,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,971.89, 373,366.26 and 89,004.59 is: 133,474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,971.89 : 373,366.26 = 89,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,971.89/373,366.26 = 89,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,971.89x = 373,366.26 × 89,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,971.89x = 33,231,310,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,231,310,424.43/248,971.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,474.14

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