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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,111.60, 372,160.49 and 79,630.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,111.60, 372,160.49 and 79,630.61 is: 119,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,111.60 : 372,160.49 = 79,630.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,111.60/372,160.49 = 79,630.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,111.60x = 372,160.49 × 79,630.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,111.60x = 29,635,364,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,635,364,577.64/248,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,443.69

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