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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,368.64, 342,739.19 and 140,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,368.64, 342,739.19 and 140,932.26 is: 194,481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,368.64 : 342,739.19 = 140,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,368.64/342,739.19 = 140,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,368.64x = 342,739.19 × 140,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,368.64x = 48,303,007,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,303,007,932.61/248,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,481.11

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