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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,054.81, 368,245.32 and 151,234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,054.81, 368,245.32 and 151,234.98 is: 226,338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,054.81 : 368,245.32 = 151,234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,054.81/368,245.32 = 151,234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,054.81x = 368,245.32 × 151,234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,054.81x = 55,691,573,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,691,573,605.29/246,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,338.08

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