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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,320.80, 372,481.20 and 82,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,320.80, 372,481.20 and 82,108.80 is: 123,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,320.80 : 372,481.20 = 82,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,320.80/372,481.20 = 82,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,320.80x = 372,481.20 × 82,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,320.80x = 30,583,984,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,583,984,354.56/248,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,163.20

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