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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,166.28, 372,101.46 and 168,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,166.28, 372,101.46 and 168,302.44 is: 252,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,166.28 : 372,101.46 = 168,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,166.28/372,101.46 = 168,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,166.28x = 372,101.46 × 168,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,166.28x = 62,625,583,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,625,583,645.56/248,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,353.32

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