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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,953.46, 373,430.42 and 106,706.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,953.46, 373,430.42 and 106,706.42 is: 160,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,953.46 : 373,430.42 = 106,706.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,953.46/373,430.42 = 106,706.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,953.46x = 373,430.42 × 106,706.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,953.46x = 39,847,423,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847,423,237.30/248,953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,059.73

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