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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,801.62, 373,346.95 and 104,696.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,801.62, 373,346.95 and 104,696.82 is: 157,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,801.62 : 373,346.95 = 104,696.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,801.62/373,346.95 = 104,696.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,801.62x = 373,346.95 × 104,696.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,801.62x = 39,088,238,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,088,238,421.70/248,801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,106.04

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