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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,069.46, 342,294.36 and 146,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,069.46, 342,294.36 and 146,115.24 is: 201,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,069.46 : 342,294.36 = 146,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,069.46/342,294.36 = 146,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,069.46x = 342,294.36 × 146,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,069.46x = 50,014,422,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,014,422,562.05/248,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,614.59

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