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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,528.63, 342,979.22 and 141,108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,528.63, 342,979.22 and 141,108.66 is: 194,735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,528.63 : 342,979.22 = 141,108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,528.63/342,979.22 = 141,108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,528.63x = 342,979.22 × 141,108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,528.63x = 48,397,338,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397,338,142.05/248,528.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,735.46

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