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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,267.50, 342,610.77 and 135,091.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,267.50, 342,610.77 and 135,091.06 is: 186,426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,267.50 : 342,610.77 = 135,091.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,267.50/342,610.77 = 135,091.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,267.50x = 342,610.77 × 135,091.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,267.50x = 46,283,652,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,283,652,086.72/248,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,426.54

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