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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,069.69, 342,294.66 and 146,115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,069.69, 342,294.66 and 146,115.45 is: 201,614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,069.69 : 342,294.66 = 146,115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,069.69/342,294.66 = 146,115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,069.69x = 342,294.66 × 146,115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,069.69x = 50,014,538,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,014,538,278.50/248,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,614.87

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