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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,269.41, 342,682.11 and 146,354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,269.41, 342,682.11 and 146,354.13 is: 202,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,269.41 : 342,682.11 = 146,354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,269.41/342,682.11 = 146,354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,269.41x = 342,682.11 × 146,354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,269.41x = 50,152,942,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,152,942,075.61/248,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,010.16

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