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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,884.04, 343,467.06 and 135,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,884.04, 343,467.06 and 135,713 is: 187,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,884.04 : 343,467.06 = 135,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,884.04/343,467.06 = 135,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,884.04x = 343,467.06 × 135,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,884.04x = 46,612,945,113.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612,945,113.78/248,884.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,287.80

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