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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,749.50, 343,283.58 and 141,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,749.50, 343,283.58 and 141,337.73 is: 195,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,749.50 : 343,283.58 = 141,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,749.50/343,283.58 = 141,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,749.50x = 343,283.58 × 141,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,749.50x = 48,518,920,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,518,920,227.06/248,749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,051.33

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