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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,946.58, 343,487.22 and 141,508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,946.58, 343,487.22 and 141,508.15 is: 195,247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,946.58 : 343,487.22 = 141,508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,946.58/343,487.22 = 141,508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,946.58x = 343,487.22 × 141,508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,946.58x = 48,606,239,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,606,239,661.47/248,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,247.67

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