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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,068.69, 342,293.28 and 146,114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,068.69, 342,293.28 and 146,114.45 is: 201,613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,068.69 : 342,293.28 = 146,114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,068.69/342,293.28 = 146,114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,068.69x = 342,293.28 × 146,114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,068.69x = 50,013,994,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,013,994,345.90/248,068.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,613.49

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