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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,160.88, 342,522.84 and 140,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,160.88, 342,522.84 and 140,793.76 is: 194,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,160.88 : 342,522.84 = 140,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,160.88/342,522.84 = 140,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,160.88x = 342,522.84 × 140,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,160.88x = 48,225,078,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,078,529.48/248,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,329.90

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