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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,363.10, 372,450.63 and 106,202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,363.10, 372,450.63 and 106,202.42 is: 159,263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,363.10 : 372,450.63 = 106,202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,363.10/372,450.63 = 106,202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,363.10x = 372,450.63 × 106,202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,363.10x = 39,555,158,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,555,158,236.52/248,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,263.43

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