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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,746.50, 343,279.44 and 141,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,746.50, 343,279.44 and 141,334.74 is: 195,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,746.50 : 343,279.44 = 141,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,746.50/343,279.44 = 141,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,746.50x = 343,279.44 × 141,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,746.50x = 48,517,310,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517,310,399.75/248,746.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,047.21

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