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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,166.24, 342,473.04 and 152,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,166.24, 342,473.04 and 152,616.48 is: 210,612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,166.24 : 342,473.04 = 152,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,166.24/342,473.04 = 152,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,166.24x = 342,473.04 × 152,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,166.24x = 52,267,029,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,267,029,859.70/248,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,612.97

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