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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,066.46, 342,290.22 and 146,112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,066.46, 342,290.22 and 146,112.23 is: 201,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,066.46 : 342,290.22 = 146,112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,066.46/342,290.22 = 146,112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,066.46x = 342,290.22 × 146,112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,066.46x = 50,012,785,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,012,785,639.94/248,066.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,610.43

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