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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,630.48, 343,151.22 and 146,680.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,630.48, 343,151.22 and 146,680.90 is: 202,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,630.48 : 343,151.22 = 146,680.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,630.48/343,151.22 = 146,680.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,630.48x = 343,151.22 × 146,680.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,630.48x = 50,333,728,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,333,728,927.82/248,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,443.92

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