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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,955.92, 343,557.61 and 141,525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,955.92, 343,557.61 and 141,525.98 is: 195,304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,955.92 : 343,557.61 = 141,525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,955.92/343,557.61 = 141,525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,955.92x = 343,557.61 × 141,525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,955.92x = 48,622,327,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622,327,946.79/248,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,304.97

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