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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,211.92, 372,473.40 and 100,467.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,211.92, 372,473.40 and 100,467.92 is: 150,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,211.92 : 372,473.40 = 100,467.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,211.92/372,473.40 = 100,467.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,211.92x = 372,473.40 × 100,467.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,211.92x = 37,421,627,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421,627,753.33/248,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,764.83

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