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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,361.60, 372,448.38 and 106,200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,361.60, 372,448.38 and 106,200.92 is: 159,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,361.60 : 372,448.38 = 106,200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,361.60/372,448.38 = 106,200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,361.60x = 372,448.38 × 106,200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,361.60x = 39,554,360,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,554,360,608.51/248,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,261.18

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