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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,307.03, 342,671.49 and 140,881.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,307.03, 342,671.49 and 140,881.59 is: 194,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,307.03 : 342,671.49 = 140,881.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,307.03/342,671.49 = 140,881.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,307.03x = 342,671.49 × 140,881.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,307.03x = 48,276,104,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,276,104,358.87/248,307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,421.01

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