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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,382.15, 372,364.25 and 108,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,382.15, 372,364.25 and 108,035.07 is: 161,961.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,382.15 : 372,364.25 = 108,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,382.15/372,364.25 = 108,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,382.15x = 372,364.25 × 108,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,382.15x = 40,228,397,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228,397,274.07/248,382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,961.71

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