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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,214.22, 371,969.35 and 103,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,214.22, 371,969.35 and 103,964.64 is: 155,799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,214.22 : 371,969.35 = 103,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,214.22/371,969.35 = 103,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,214.22x = 371,969.35 × 103,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,214.22x = 38,671,657,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,671,657,908.99/248,214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,799.53

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