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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,771.36, 373,085.04 and 108,496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,771.36, 373,085.04 and 108,496.16 is: 162,712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,771.36 : 373,085.04 = 108,496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,771.36/373,085.04 = 108,496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,771.36x = 373,085.04 × 108,496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,771.36x = 40,478,294,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,478,294,193.45/248,771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,712.84

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