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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,429.88, 342,815.94 and 141,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,429.88, 342,815.94 and 141,002.10 is: 194,573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,429.88 : 342,815.94 = 141,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,429.88/342,815.94 = 141,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,429.88x = 342,815.94 × 141,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,429.88x = 48,337,767,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,337,767,453.47/248,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,573.08

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