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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,064.24, 342,326.82 and 134,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,064.24, 342,326.82 and 134,886.96 is: 186,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,064.24 : 342,326.82 = 134,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,064.24/342,326.82 = 134,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,064.24x = 342,326.82 × 134,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,064.24x = 46,175,424,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175,424,076.27/248,064.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,143.01

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