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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,972.92, 373,267.94 and 128,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,972.92, 373,267.94 and 128,901.16 is: 193,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,972.92 : 373,267.94 = 128,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,972.92/373,267.94 = 128,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,972.92x = 373,267.94 × 128,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,972.92x = 48,114,670,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,114,670,456.81/248,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,252.63

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