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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,793.09, 343,334.48 and 135,615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,793.09, 343,334.48 and 135,615.84 is: 187,149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,793.09 : 343,334.48 = 135,615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,793.09/343,334.48 = 135,615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,793.09x = 343,334.48 × 135,615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,793.09x = 46,561,593,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,561,593,228.08/248,793.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,149.87

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