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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,852.14, 373,433.02 and 101,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,852.14, 373,433.02 and 101,108.14 is: 151,725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,852.14 : 373,433.02 = 101,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,852.14/373,433.02 = 101,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,852.14x = 373,433.02 × 101,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,852.14x = 37,757,118,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,757,118,066.78/248,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,725.11

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