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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,751.13, 343,285.73 and 141,339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,751.13, 343,285.73 and 141,339.35 is: 195,053.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,751.13 : 343,285.73 = 141,339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,751.13/343,285.73 = 141,339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,751.13x = 343,285.73 × 141,339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,751.13x = 48,519,783,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519,783,154.04/248,751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,053.52

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