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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,604.60, 372,906.90 and 108,636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,604.60, 372,906.90 and 108,636.60 is: 162,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,604.60 : 372,906.90 = 108,636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,604.60/372,906.90 = 108,636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,604.60x = 372,906.90 × 108,636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,604.60x = 40,511,337,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,511,337,732.54/248,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,954.90

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