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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,704.02, 343,211.99 and 135,526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,704.02, 343,211.99 and 135,526.77 is: 187,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,704.02 : 343,211.99 = 135,526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,704.02/343,211.99 = 135,526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,704.02x = 343,211.99 × 135,526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,704.02x = 46,514,412,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,514,412,429.97/248,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,027.18

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