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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,151.60, 342,447.30 and 134,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,151.60, 342,447.30 and 134,974.44 is: 186,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,151.60 : 342,447.30 = 134,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,151.60/342,447.30 = 134,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,151.60x = 342,447.30 × 134,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,151.60x = 46,221,632,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221,632,547.01/248,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,263.69

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