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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.69, 343,267.27 and 141,325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.69, 343,267.27 and 141,325.91 is: 195,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.69 : 343,267.27 = 141,325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.69/343,267.27 = 141,325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.69x = 343,267.27 × 141,325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.69x = 48,512,560,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,512,560,454.45/248,737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,035.02

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