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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,522.70, 372,846.15 and 80,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,522.70, 372,846.15 and 80,058.90 is: 120,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,522.70 : 372,846.15 = 80,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,522.70/372,846.15 = 80,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,522.70x = 372,846.15 × 80,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,522.70x = 29,849,652,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,849,652,638.24/248,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,108.35

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