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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,170.26, 371,783.42 and 141,628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,170.26, 371,783.42 and 141,628.26 is: 212,173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,170.26 : 371,783.42 = 141,628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,170.26/371,783.42 = 141,628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,170.26x = 371,783.42 × 141,628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,170.26x = 52,655,038,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,655,038,871.45/248,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,173.04

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