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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,195.44, 342,628.68 and 152,783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,195.44, 342,628.68 and 152,783.92 is: 210,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,195.44 : 342,628.68 = 152,783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,195.44/342,628.68 = 152,783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,195.44x = 342,628.68 × 152,783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,195.44x = 52,348,152,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,348,152,834.83/248,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,915.05

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