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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,952.21, 373,428.54 and 106,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,952.21, 373,428.54 and 106,705.18 is: 160,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,952.21 : 373,428.54 = 106,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,952.21/373,428.54 = 106,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,952.21x = 373,428.54 × 106,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,952.21x = 39,846,757,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846,757,710.69/248,952.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,057.86

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