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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,523.66, 342,972.36 and 141,103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,523.66, 342,972.36 and 141,103.69 is: 194,728.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,523.66 : 342,972.36 = 141,103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,523.66/342,972.36 = 141,103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,523.66x = 342,972.36 × 141,103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,523.66x = 48,394,664,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,394,664,706.58/248,523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,728.60

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