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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,029.52, 342,278.33 and 134,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,029.52, 342,278.33 and 134,852.27 is: 186,094.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,029.52 : 342,278.33 = 134,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,029.52/342,278.33 = 134,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,029.52x = 342,278.33 × 134,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,029.52x = 46,157,007,386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,157,007,386.66/248,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,094.82

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