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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,524.20, 372,848.40 and 80,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,524.20, 372,848.40 and 80,060.40 is: 120,110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,524.20 : 372,848.40 = 80,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,524.20/372,848.40 = 80,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,524.20x = 372,848.40 × 80,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,524.20x = 29,850,392,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850,392,043.36/248,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,110.61

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