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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,845.64, 373,423.26 and 101,101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,845.64, 373,423.26 and 101,101.64 is: 151,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,845.64 : 373,423.26 = 101,101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,845.64/373,423.26 = 101,101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,845.64x = 373,423.26 × 101,101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,845.64x = 37,753,704,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753,704,000.15/248,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,715.35

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