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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,896.74, 373,194.98 and 99,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,896.74, 373,194.98 and 99,160.14 is: 148,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,896.74 : 373,194.98 = 99,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,896.74/373,194.98 = 99,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,896.74x = 373,194.98 × 99,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,896.74x = 37,006,066,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006,066,464.10/248,896.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,680.40

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