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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,076.46, 342,370.93 and 146,134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,076.46, 342,370.93 and 146,134.00 is: 201,679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,076.46 : 342,370.93 = 146,134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,076.46/342,370.93 = 146,134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,076.46x = 342,370.93 × 146,134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,076.46x = 50,032,031,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032,031,772.77/248,076.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,679.89

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