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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,901.59, 373,352.59 and 106,654.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,901.59, 373,352.59 and 106,654.62 is: 159,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,901.59 : 373,352.59 = 106,654.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,901.59/373,352.59 = 106,654.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,901.59x = 373,352.59 × 106,654.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,901.59x = 39,819,780,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,819,780,145.86/248,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,982.02

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