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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,271.76, 372,247.38 and 106,209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,271.76, 372,247.38 and 106,209.71 is: 159,246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,271.76 : 372,247.38 = 106,209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,271.76/372,247.38 = 106,209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,271.76x = 372,247.38 × 106,209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,271.76x = 39,536,286,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,536,286,112.19/248,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,246.00

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