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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,804.04, 343,349.28 and 135,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,804.04, 343,349.28 and 135,626.76 is: 187,164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,804.04 : 343,349.28 = 135,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,804.04/343,349.28 = 135,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,804.04x = 343,349.28 × 135,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,804.04x = 46,567,350,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,567,350,394.73/248,804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,164.77

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