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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,291.88, 368,903.12 and 151,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,291.88, 368,903.12 and 151,233.52 is: 226,521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,291.88 : 368,903.12 = 151,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,291.88/368,903.12 = 151,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,291.88x = 368,903.12 × 151,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,291.88x = 55,790,517,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,517,376.58/246,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,521.95

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