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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,130.26, 342,309.94 and 152,580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,130.26, 342,309.94 and 152,580.50 is: 210,493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,130.26 : 342,309.94 = 152,580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,130.26/342,309.94 = 152,580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,130.26x = 342,309.94 × 152,580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,130.26x = 52,229,819,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,229,819,707.17/248,130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,493.56

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