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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,975.60, 373,463.40 and 82,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,975.60, 373,463.40 and 82,763.60 is: 124,145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,975.60 : 373,463.40 = 82,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,975.60/373,463.40 = 82,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,975.60x = 373,463.40 × 82,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,975.60x = 30,909,175,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,909,175,452.24/248,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,145.40

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