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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,794.59, 343,336.56 and 135,617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,794.59, 343,336.56 and 135,617.34 is: 187,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,794.59 : 343,336.56 = 135,617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,794.59/343,336.56 = 135,617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,794.59x = 343,336.56 × 135,617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,794.59x = 46,562,390,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562,390,991.95/248,794.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,151.94

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