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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,772.08, 343,308.88 and 135,594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,772.08, 343,308.88 and 135,594.56 is: 187,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,772.08 : 343,308.88 = 135,594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,772.08/343,308.88 = 135,594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,772.08x = 343,308.88 × 135,594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,772.08x = 46,550,816,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,550,816,527.69/248,772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,122.35

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