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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,363.07, 342,731.50 and 140,926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,363.07, 342,731.50 and 140,926.69 is: 194,473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,363.07 : 342,731.50 = 140,926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,363.07/342,731.50 = 140,926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,363.07x = 342,731.50 × 140,926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,363.07x = 48,300,015,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300,015,853.74/248,363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,473.42

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