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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,950.96, 373,426.66 and 106,703.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,950.96, 373,426.66 and 106,703.92 is: 160,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,950.96 : 373,426.66 = 106,703.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,950.96/373,426.66 = 106,703.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,950.96x = 373,426.66 × 106,703.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,950.96x = 39,846,089,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846,089,054.67/248,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,055.98

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