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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,795.55, 343,337.84 and 135,618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,795.55, 343,337.84 and 135,618.30 is: 187,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,795.55 : 343,337.84 = 135,618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,795.55/343,337.84 = 135,618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,795.55x = 343,337.84 × 135,618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,795.55x = 46,562,894,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562,894,016.95/248,795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,153.24

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