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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,289.35, 368,899.38 and 151,230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,289.35, 368,899.38 and 151,230.99 is: 226,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,289.35 : 368,899.38 = 151,230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,289.35/368,899.38 = 151,230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,289.35x = 368,899.38 × 151,230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,289.35x = 55,789,018,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,789,018,447.79/246,289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,518.19

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