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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,521.20, 372,843.90 and 80,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,521.20, 372,843.90 and 80,057.40 is: 120,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,521.20 : 372,843.90 = 80,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,521.20/372,843.90 = 80,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,521.20x = 372,843.90 × 80,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,521.20x = 29,848,913,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848,913,239.86/248,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,106.10

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