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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,466.64, 342,886.08 and 141,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,466.64, 342,886.08 and 141,036.88 is: 194,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,466.64 : 342,886.08 = 141,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,466.64/342,886.08 = 141,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,466.64x = 342,886.08 × 141,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,466.64x = 48,359,582,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,582,918.63/248,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,632.10

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