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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,447.10, 342,849.51 and 138,065.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,447.10, 342,849.51 and 138,065.37 is: 190,526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,447.10 : 342,849.51 = 138,065.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,447.10/342,849.51 = 138,065.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,447.10x = 342,849.51 × 138,065.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,447.10x = 47,335,644,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,335,644,452.47/248,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,526.05

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