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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,982.58, 343,622.57 and 152,243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,982.58, 343,622.57 and 152,243.13 is: 210,111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,982.58 : 343,622.57 = 152,243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,982.58/343,622.57 = 152,243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,982.58x = 343,622.57 × 152,243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,982.58x = 52,314,176,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314,176,334.89/248,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,111.79

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