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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,627.02, 343,105.32 and 135,449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,627.02, 343,105.32 and 135,449.50 is: 186,920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,627.02 : 343,105.32 = 135,449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,627.02/343,105.32 = 135,449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,627.02x = 343,105.32 × 135,449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,627.02x = 46,473,444,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,473,444,041.34/248,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,920.33

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