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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,963.12, 343,567.53 and 141,533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,963.12, 343,567.53 and 141,533.15 is: 195,314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,963.12 : 343,567.53 = 141,533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,963.12/343,567.53 = 141,533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,963.12x = 343,567.53 × 141,533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,963.12x = 48,626,194,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,626,194,758.62/248,963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,314.85

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