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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,099.67, 342,367.11 and 140,676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,099.67, 342,367.11 and 140,676.93 is: 194,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,099.67 : 342,367.11 = 140,676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,099.67/342,367.11 = 140,676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,099.67x = 342,367.11 × 140,676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,099.67x = 48,163,153,967.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,163,153,967.77/248,099.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,128.25

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