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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,139.02, 342,486.96 and 151,364.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,139.02, 342,486.96 and 151,364.27 is: 208,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,139.02 : 342,486.96 = 151,364.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,139.02/342,486.96 = 151,364.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,139.02x = 342,486.96 × 151,364.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,139.02x = 51,840,288,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,840,288,684.92/248,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,916.31

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