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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,948.93, 373,422.83 and 106,701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,948.93, 373,422.83 and 106,701.97 is: 160,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,948.93 : 373,422.83 = 106,701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,948.93/373,422.83 = 106,701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,948.93x = 373,422.83 × 106,701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,948.93x = 39,844,951,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,844,951,603.98/248,948.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,052.71

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