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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,382.44, 372,280.28 and 106,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,382.44, 372,280.28 and 106,186.12 is: 159,153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,382.44 : 372,280.28 = 106,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,382.44/372,280.28 = 106,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,382.44x = 372,280.28 × 106,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,382.44x = 39,530,998,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530,998,485.71/248,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,153.76

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