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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,792.94, 373,333.95 and 104,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,792.94, 373,333.95 and 104,688.20 is: 157,093.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,792.94 : 373,333.95 = 104,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,792.94/373,333.95 = 104,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,792.94x = 373,333.95 × 104,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,792.94x = 39,083,657,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083,657,357.72/248,792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,093.11

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