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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,691.45, 372,938.70 and 108,351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,691.45, 372,938.70 and 108,351.93 is: 162,484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,691.45 : 372,938.70 = 108,351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,691.45/372,938.70 = 108,351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,691.45x = 372,938.70 × 108,351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,691.45x = 40,408,627,916.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,408,627,916.69/248,691.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,484.99

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