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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,102.04, 342,373.50 and 140,681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,102.04, 342,373.50 and 140,681.88 is: 194,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,102.04 : 342,373.50 = 140,681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,102.04/342,373.50 = 140,681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,102.04x = 342,373.50 × 140,681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,102.04x = 48,165,747,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,165,747,642.18/248,102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,136.85

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