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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,754.16, 343,280.87 and 141,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,754.16, 343,280.87 and 141,324.40 is: 195,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,754.16 : 343,280.87 = 141,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,754.16/343,280.87 = 141,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,754.16x = 343,280.87 × 141,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,754.16x = 48,513,962,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,513,962,984.23/248,754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,027.75

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