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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,411.20, 372,616.80 and 130,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,411.20, 372,616.80 and 130,118.80 is: 195,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,411.20 : 372,616.80 = 130,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,411.20/372,616.80 = 130,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,411.20x = 372,616.80 × 130,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,411.20x = 48,484,450,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,484,450,875.84/248,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,178.20

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