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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,994.47, 343,638.97 and 152,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,994.47, 343,638.97 and 152,255.03 is: 210,128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,994.47 : 343,638.97 = 152,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,994.47/343,638.97 = 152,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,994.47x = 343,638.97 × 152,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,994.47x = 52,320,759,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,320,759,587.69/248,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,128.20

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