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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,441.68, 342,855.48 and 141,024.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,441.68, 342,855.48 and 141,024.88 is: 194,617.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,441.68 : 342,855.48 = 141,024.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,441.68/342,855.48 = 141,024.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,441.68x = 342,855.48 × 141,024.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,441.68x = 48,351,152,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,351,152,924.34/248,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,617.72

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