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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,269.50, 342,613.53 and 135,093.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,269.50, 342,613.53 and 135,093.06 is: 186,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,269.50 : 342,613.53 = 135,093.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,269.50/342,613.53 = 135,093.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,269.50x = 342,613.53 × 135,093.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,269.50x = 46,284,710,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,284,710,165.10/248,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,429.30

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