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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,464.62, 340,095.64 and 181,968.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,464.62, 340,095.64 and 181,968.16 is: 251,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,464.62 : 340,095.64 = 181,968.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,464.62/340,095.64 = 181,968.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,464.62x = 340,095.64 × 181,968.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,464.62x = 61,886,577,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,886,577,834.82/246,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,097.21

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