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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,433.88, 342,821.46 and 141,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,433.88, 342,821.46 and 141,006.10 is: 194,578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,433.88 : 342,821.46 = 141,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,433.88/342,821.46 = 141,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,433.88x = 342,821.46 × 141,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,433.88x = 48,339,917,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,339,917,070.91/248,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,578.60

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