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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,225.31, 339,949.05 and 154,470.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,225.31, 339,949.05 and 154,470.37 is: 213,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,225.31 : 339,949.05 = 154,470.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,225.31/339,949.05 = 154,470.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,225.31x = 339,949.05 × 154,470.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,225.31x = 52,512,056,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512,056,423.28/246,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,268.31

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