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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,646.19, 372,655.67 and 106,323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,646.19, 372,655.67 and 106,323.22 is: 159,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,646.19 : 372,655.67 = 106,323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,646.19/372,655.67 = 106,323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,646.19x = 372,655.67 × 106,323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,646.19x = 39,621,950,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621,950,785.66/248,646.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,350.73

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