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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,519.40, 372,827.70 and 106,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,519.40, 372,827.70 and 106,364.40 is: 159,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,519.40 : 372,827.70 = 106,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,519.40/372,827.70 = 106,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,519.40x = 372,827.70 × 106,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,519.40x = 39,655,594,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,655,594,613.88/248,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,567.40

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