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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,028.62, 369,159.57 and 146,385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,028.62, 369,159.57 and 146,385.66 is: 219,647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,028.62 : 369,159.57 = 146,385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,028.62/369,159.57 = 146,385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,028.62x = 369,159.57 × 146,385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,028.62x = 54,039,667,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,039,667,299.77/246,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,647.89

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