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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,528.10, 342,978.49 and 141,108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,528.10, 342,978.49 and 141,108.13 is: 194,734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,528.10 : 342,978.49 = 141,108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,528.10/342,978.49 = 141,108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,528.10x = 342,978.49 × 141,108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,528.10x = 48,397,050,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397,050,933.69/248,528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,734.72

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