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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,366.01, 342,735.57 and 140,929.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,366.01, 342,735.57 and 140,929.64 is: 194,477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,366.01 : 342,735.57 = 140,929.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,366.01/342,735.57 = 140,929.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,366.01x = 342,735.57 × 140,929.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,366.01x = 48,301,598,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,301,598,781.62/248,366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,477.49

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