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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 339.56 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 339.56 and 147.77 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 339.56 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/339.56 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 339.56 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 50,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,178.00/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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