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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,310.28, 342,675.92 and 140,884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,310.28, 342,675.92 and 140,884.84 is: 194,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,310.28 : 342,675.92 = 140,884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,310.28/342,675.92 = 140,884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,310.28x = 342,675.92 × 140,884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,310.28x = 48,277,842,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277,842,161.05/248,310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,425.47

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