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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,151.68, 369,998.24 and 162,449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,151.68, 369,998.24 and 162,449.72 is: 244,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,151.68 : 369,998.24 = 162,449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,151.68/369,998.24 = 162,449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,151.68x = 369,998.24 × 162,449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,151.68x = 60,106,110,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,106,110,488.49/246,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,183.22

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