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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,046.62, 369,186.57 and 146,403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,046.62, 369,186.57 and 146,403.66 is: 219,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,046.62 : 369,186.57 = 146,403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,046.62/369,186.57 = 146,403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,046.62x = 369,186.57 × 146,403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,046.62x = 54,050,265,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,050,265,070.85/246,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,674.89

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