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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,090.64, 342,441.84 and 184,514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,090.64, 342,441.84 and 184,514.55 is: 254,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,090.64 : 342,441.84 = 184,514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,090.64/342,441.84 = 184,514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,090.64x = 342,441.84 × 184,514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,090.64x = 63,185,502,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,185,502,008.77/248,090.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,687.17

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