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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,089.64, 342,440.46 and 184,513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,089.64, 342,440.46 and 184,513.55 is: 254,685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,089.64 : 342,440.46 = 184,513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,089.64/342,440.46 = 184,513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,089.64x = 342,440.46 × 184,513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,089.64x = 63,184,903,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,184,903,226.03/248,089.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,685.78

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