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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,312.44, 341,260.14 and 146,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,312.44, 341,260.14 and 146,691 is: 202,415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,312.44 : 341,260.14 = 146,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,312.44/341,260.14 = 146,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,312.44x = 341,260.14 × 146,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,312.44x = 50,059,791,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,059,791,196.74/247,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,415.18

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