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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,843.24, 343,410.66 and 152,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,843.24, 343,410.66 and 152,062.76 is: 209,850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,843.24 : 343,410.66 = 152,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,843.24/343,410.66 = 152,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,843.24x = 343,410.66 × 152,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,843.24x = 52,219,972,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,219,972,773.02/248,843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,850.88

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