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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,817.85, 362,299.67 and 146,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,817.85, 362,299.67 and 146,854.26 is: 220,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,817.85 : 362,299.67 = 146,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,817.85/362,299.67 = 146,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,817.85x = 362,299.67 × 146,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,817.85x = 53,205,249,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,205,249,201.82/241,817.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,022.01

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