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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,323.70, 373,985.55 and 80,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,323.70, 373,985.55 and 80,843.70 is: 121,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,323.70 : 373,985.55 = 80,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,323.70/373,985.55 = 80,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,323.70x = 373,985.55 × 80,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,323.70x = 30,234,375,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,234,375,608.54/249,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,265.55

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