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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,068.19, 342,292.59 and 146,113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,068.19, 342,292.59 and 146,113.95 is: 201,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,068.19 : 342,292.59 = 146,113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,068.19/342,292.59 = 146,113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,068.19x = 342,292.59 × 146,113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,068.19x = 50,013,722,380.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,013,722,380.63/248,068.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,612.80

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