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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,936.66, 343,534.90 and 135,759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,936.66, 343,534.90 and 135,759.42 is: 187,349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,936.66 : 343,534.90 = 135,759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,936.66/343,534.90 = 135,759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,936.66x = 343,534.90 × 135,759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,936.66x = 46,638,098,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638,098,773.76/248,936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,349.26

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