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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,267.52, 372,170.88 and 113,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,267.52, 372,170.88 and 113,230.08 is: 169,740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,267.52 : 372,170.88 = 113,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,267.52/372,170.88 = 113,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,267.52x = 372,170.88 × 113,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,267.52x = 42,140,938,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140,938,516.07/248,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,740.04

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