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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,215.04, 372,102.96 and 98,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,215.04, 372,102.96 and 98,560.16 is: 147,753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,215.04 : 372,102.96 = 98,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,215.04/372,102.96 = 98,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,215.04x = 372,102.96 × 98,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,215.04x = 36,674,527,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,674,527,274.07/248,215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,753.04

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