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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,381.40, 372,620.70 and 106,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,381.40, 372,620.70 and 106,226.40 is: 159,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,381.40 : 372,620.70 = 106,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,381.40/372,620.70 = 106,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,381.40x = 372,620.70 × 106,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,381.40x = 39,582,155,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582,155,526.48/248,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,360.38

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