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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,202.48, 372,362.04 and 108,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,202.48, 372,362.04 and 108,001.20 is: 162,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,202.48 : 372,362.04 = 108,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,202.48/372,362.04 = 108,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,202.48x = 372,362.04 × 108,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,202.48x = 40,215,547,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,215,547,154.45/248,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,027.18

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