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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,214.92, 372,477.90 and 100,470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,214.92, 372,477.90 and 100,470.92 is: 150,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,214.92 : 372,477.90 = 100,470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,214.92/372,477.90 = 100,470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,214.92x = 372,477.90 × 100,470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,214.92x = 37,423,197,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,423,197,292.67/248,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,769.33

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