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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,792.14, 343,332.39 and 141,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,792.14, 343,332.39 and 141,356.98 is: 195,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,792.14 : 343,332.39 = 141,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,792.14/343,332.39 = 141,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,792.14x = 343,332.39 × 141,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,792.14x = 48,532,429,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,532,429,786.58/248,792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,072.20

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