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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,931.84, 373,274.88 and 108,629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,931.84, 373,274.88 and 108,629.76 is: 162,891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,931.84 : 373,274.88 = 108,629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,931.84/373,274.88 = 108,629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,931.84x = 373,274.88 × 108,629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,931.84x = 40,548,760,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,548,760,628.43/248,931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,891.02

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