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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,488.64, 341,276.16 and 146,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,488.64, 341,276.16 and 146,867.20 is: 202,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,488.64 : 341,276.16 = 146,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,488.64/341,276.16 = 146,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,488.64x = 341,276.16 × 146,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,488.64x = 50,122,274,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122,274,045.95/247,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,523.53

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