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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,555.04, 343,006.48 and 135,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,555.04, 343,006.48 and 135,377.44 is: 186,821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,555.04 : 343,006.48 = 135,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,555.04/343,006.48 = 135,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,555.04x = 343,006.48 × 135,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,555.04x = 46,435,339,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435,339,165.81/248,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,821.15

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