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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,601.67, 343,061.23 and 151,967.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,601.67, 343,061.23 and 151,967.37 is: 209,709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,601.67 : 343,061.23 = 151,967.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,601.67/343,061.23 = 151,967.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,601.67x = 343,061.23 × 151,967.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,601.67x = 52,134,113,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134,113,082.56/248,601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,709.42

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