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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,595.23, 343,063.74 and 141,167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,595.23, 343,063.74 and 141,167.66 is: 194,812.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,595.23 : 343,063.74 = 141,167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,595.23/343,063.74 = 141,167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,595.23x = 343,063.74 × 141,167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,595.23x = 48,429,503,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429,503,691.33/248,595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,812.69

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