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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,848.95, 343,396.76 and 141,404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,848.95, 343,396.76 and 141,404.07 is: 195,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,848.95 : 343,396.76 = 141,404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,848.95/343,396.76 = 141,404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,848.95x = 343,396.76 × 141,404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,848.95x = 48,557,698,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557,698,781.79/248,848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,129.21

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