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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,010.89, 342,260.64 and 134,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,010.89, 342,260.64 and 134,833.64 is: 186,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,010.89 : 342,260.64 = 134,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,010.89/342,260.64 = 134,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,010.89x = 342,260.64 × 134,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,010.89x = 46,148,246,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,246,208.63/248,010.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,073.47

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