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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,525.91, 342,975.47 and 141,105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,525.91, 342,975.47 and 141,105.94 is: 194,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,525.91 : 342,975.47 = 141,105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,525.91/342,975.47 = 141,105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,525.91x = 342,975.47 × 141,105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,525.91x = 48,395,874,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395,874,528.32/248,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,731.71

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