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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,748.94, 343,282.71 and 141,337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,748.94, 343,282.71 and 141,337.27 is: 195,050.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,748.94 : 343,282.71 = 141,337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,748.94/343,282.71 = 141,337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,748.94x = 343,282.71 × 141,337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,748.94x = 48,518,641,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,518,641,069.60/248,748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,050.64

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