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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,398.84, 340,036.64 and 150,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,398.84, 340,036.64 and 150,958.16 is: 208,326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,398.84 : 340,036.64 = 150,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,398.84/340,036.64 = 150,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,398.84x = 340,036.64 × 150,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,398.84x = 51,331,305,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,331,305,506.98/246,398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,326.08

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