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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,046.12, 369,185.82 and 146,403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,046.12, 369,185.82 and 146,403.16 is: 219,674.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,046.12 : 369,185.82 = 146,403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,046.12/369,185.82 = 146,403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,046.12x = 369,185.82 × 146,403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,046.12x = 54,049,970,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,049,970,675.19/246,046.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,674.14

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