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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,160.88, 342,451.65 and 146,190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,160.88, 342,451.65 and 146,190.52 is: 201,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,160.88 : 342,451.65 = 146,190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,160.88/342,451.65 = 146,190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,160.88x = 342,451.65 × 146,190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,160.88x = 50,063,184,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,063,184,788.36/248,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,736.81

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