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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,425.91, 340,104.66 and 150,987.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,425.91, 340,104.66 and 150,987.96 is: 208,386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,425.91 : 340,104.66 = 150,987.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,425.91/340,104.66 = 150,987.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,425.91x = 340,104.66 × 150,987.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,425.91x = 51,351,708,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,351,708,233.69/246,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,386.00

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