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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,006.16, 369,125.80 and 146,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,006.16, 369,125.80 and 146,363.20 is: 219,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,006.16 : 369,125.80 = 146,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,006.16/369,125.80 = 146,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,006.16x = 369,125.80 × 146,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,006.16x = 54,026,433,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026,433,290.56/246,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,614.15

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