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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,580.88, 343,031.94 and 151,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,580.88, 343,031.94 and 151,946.54 is: 209,680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,580.88 : 343,031.94 = 151,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,580.88/343,031.94 = 151,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,580.88x = 343,031.94 × 151,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,580.88x = 52,122,515,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,122,515,247.13/248,580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,680.31

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