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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,780.70, 343,317.47 and 141,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,780.70, 343,317.47 and 141,350.88 is: 195,064.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,780.70 : 343,317.47 = 141,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,780.70/343,317.47 = 141,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,780.70x = 343,317.47 × 141,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,780.70x = 48,528,225,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,528,225,797.12/248,780.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,064.27

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