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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,249.28, 313,298.80 and 146,132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,249.28, 313,298.80 and 146,132.48 is: 218,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,249.28 : 313,298.80 = 146,132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,249.28/313,298.80 = 146,132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,249.28x = 313,298.80 × 146,132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,249.28x = 45,783,130,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,783,130,625.02/209,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,797.08

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