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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,001.06, 342,243.90 and 134,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,001.06, 342,243.90 and 134,826.24 is: 186,061.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,001.06 : 342,243.90 = 134,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,001.06/342,243.90 = 134,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,001.06x = 342,243.90 × 134,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,001.06x = 46,143,458,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,458,199.94/248,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,061.54

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