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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,794.56, 343,340.64 and 135,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,794.56, 343,340.64 and 135,622.08 is: 187,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,794.56 : 343,340.64 = 135,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,794.56/343,340.64 = 135,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,794.56x = 343,340.64 × 135,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,794.56x = 46,564,571,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,564,571,745.33/248,794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,160.73

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