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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,194.44, 342,627.30 and 152,782.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,194.44, 342,627.30 and 152,782.92 is: 210,913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,194.44 : 342,627.30 = 152,782.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,194.44/342,627.30 = 152,782.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,194.44x = 342,627.30 × 152,782.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,194.44x = 52,347,599,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,347,599,365.72/248,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,913.67

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