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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,076.70, 342,304.32 and 146,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,076.70, 342,304.32 and 146,122.46 is: 201,624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,076.70 : 342,304.32 = 146,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,076.70/342,304.32 = 146,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,076.70x = 342,304.32 × 146,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,076.70x = 50,018,349,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,018,349,307.03/248,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,624.54

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