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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,979.54, 343,620.81 and 141,565.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,979.54, 343,620.81 and 141,565.67 is: 195,377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,979.54 : 343,620.81 = 141,565.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,979.54/343,620.81 = 141,565.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,979.54x = 343,620.81 × 141,565.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,979.54x = 48,644,908,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,644,908,475.49/248,979.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,377.13

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