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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,410.02, 342,805.32 and 135,233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,410.02, 342,805.32 and 135,233.58 is: 186,622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,410.02 : 342,805.32 = 135,233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,410.02/342,805.32 = 135,233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,410.02x = 342,805.32 × 135,233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,410.02x = 46,358,790,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,358,790,666.65/248,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,622.06

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