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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,271.50, 342,616.29 and 135,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,271.50, 342,616.29 and 135,095.06 is: 186,432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,271.50 : 342,616.29 = 135,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,271.50/342,616.29 = 135,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,271.50x = 342,616.29 × 135,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,271.50x = 46,285,768,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,285,768,254.53/248,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,432.06

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