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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,430.29, 372,637.47 and 104,412.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,430.29, 372,637.47 and 104,412.39 is: 156,615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,430.29 : 372,637.47 = 104,412.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,430.29/372,637.47 = 104,412.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,430.29x = 372,637.47 × 104,412.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,430.29x = 38,907,968,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,907,968,846.25/248,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,615.24

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