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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,929.21, 343,548.95 and 152,189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,929.21, 343,548.95 and 152,189.83 is: 210,038.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,929.21 : 343,548.95 = 152,189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,929.21/343,548.95 = 152,189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,929.21x = 343,548.95 × 152,189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,929.21x = 52,284,656,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,284,656,297.18/248,929.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,038.25

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