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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,754.34, 343,237.91 and 146,772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,754.34, 343,237.91 and 146,772.10 is: 202,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,754.34 : 343,237.91 = 146,772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,754.34/343,237.91 = 146,772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,754.34x = 343,237.91 × 146,772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,754.34x = 50,377,748,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,377,748,545.50/248,754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,520.08

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