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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,813.98, 343,333.18 and 141,353.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,813.98, 343,333.18 and 141,353.91 is: 195,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,813.98 : 343,333.18 = 141,353.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,813.98/343,333.18 = 141,353.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,813.98x = 343,333.18 × 141,353.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,813.98x = 48,531,487,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531,487,602.43/248,813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,051.29

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