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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,394.24, 372,529.08 and 106,169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,394.24, 372,529.08 and 106,169.22 is: 159,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,394.24 : 372,529.08 = 106,169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,394.24/372,529.08 = 106,169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,394.24x = 372,529.08 × 106,169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,394.24x = 39,551,121,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,551,121,850.92/248,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,227.21

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