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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,851.95, 343,400.90 and 141,407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,851.95, 343,400.90 and 141,407.07 is: 195,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,851.95 : 343,400.90 = 141,407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,851.95/343,400.90 = 141,407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,851.95x = 343,400.90 × 141,407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,851.95x = 48,559,314,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559,314,397.33/248,851.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,133.35

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