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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,067.94, 342,292.25 and 146,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,067.94, 342,292.25 and 146,113.70 is: 201,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,067.94 : 342,292.25 = 146,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,067.94/342,292.25 = 146,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,067.94x = 342,292.25 × 146,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,067.94x = 50,013,586,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,013,586,398.26/248,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,612.46

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