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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,951.46, 373,427.41 and 106,704.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,951.46, 373,427.41 and 106,704.42 is: 160,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,951.46 : 373,427.41 = 106,704.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,951.46/373,427.41 = 106,704.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,951.46x = 373,427.41 × 106,704.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,951.46x = 39,846,355,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846,355,196.15/248,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,056.72

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