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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,991.40, 373,487.10 and 62,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,991.40, 373,487.10 and 62,002.90 is: 93,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,991.40 : 373,487.10 = 62,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,991.40/373,487.10 = 62,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,991.40x = 373,487.10 × 62,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,991.40x = 23,157,283,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,157,283,312.59/248,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,004.35

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