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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,974.70, 343,583.46 and 141,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,974.70, 343,583.46 and 141,544.76 is: 195,330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,974.70 : 343,583.46 = 141,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,974.70/343,583.46 = 141,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,974.70x = 343,583.46 × 141,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,974.70x = 48,632,436,667.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,632,436,667.75/248,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,330.84

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