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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,220.01, 342,545.12 and 135,043.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,220.01, 342,545.12 and 135,043.57 is: 186,360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,220.01 : 342,545.12 = 135,043.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,220.01/342,545.12 = 135,043.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,220.01x = 342,545.12 × 135,043.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,220.01x = 46,258,515,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,258,515,890.88/248,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,360.95

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