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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,590.96, 372,764.40 and 106,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,590.96, 372,764.40 and 106,416.16 is: 159,572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,590.96 : 372,764.40 = 106,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,590.96/372,764.40 = 106,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,590.96x = 372,764.40 × 106,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,590.96x = 39,668,156,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668,156,032.70/248,590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,572.00

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