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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,103.20, 372,154.80 and 129,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,103.20, 372,154.80 and 129,810.80 is: 194,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,103.20 : 372,154.80 = 129,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,103.20/372,154.80 = 129,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,103.20x = 372,154.80 × 129,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,103.20x = 48,309,712,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,309,712,311.84/248,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,716.20

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