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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,161.48, 369,934.77 and 146,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,161.48, 369,934.77 and 146,339.60 is: 219,921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,161.48 : 369,934.77 = 146,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,161.48/369,934.77 = 146,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,161.48x = 369,934.77 × 146,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,161.48x = 54,136,106,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,136,106,267.89/246,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,921.11

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