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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,086.44, 342,348.94 and 140,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,086.44, 342,348.94 and 140,663.74 is: 194,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,086.44 : 342,348.94 = 140,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,086.44/342,348.94 = 140,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,086.44x = 342,348.94 × 140,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,086.44x = 48,156,082,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,156,082,285.44/248,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,110.09

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