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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,067.50, 342,333.15 and 134,891.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,067.50, 342,333.15 and 134,891.06 is: 186,149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,067.50 : 342,333.15 = 134,891.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,067.50/342,333.15 = 134,891.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,067.50x = 342,333.15 × 134,891.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,067.50x = 46,177,681,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,177,681,476.64/248,067.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,149.66

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