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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,194.91, 372,397.37 and 135,743.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,194.91, 372,397.37 and 135,743.85 is: 203,673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,194.91 : 372,397.37 = 135,743.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,194.91/372,397.37 = 135,743.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,194.91x = 372,397.37 × 135,743.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,194.91x = 50,550,652,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,550,652,054.96/248,194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,673.20

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