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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,047.10, 372,157.05 and 107,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,047.10, 372,157.05 and 107,906.30 is: 161,897.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,047.10 : 372,157.05 = 107,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,047.10/372,157.05 = 107,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,047.10x = 372,157.05 × 107,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,047.10x = 40,158,090,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,158,090,284.42/248,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,897.04

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