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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,610.94, 340,286.60 and 149,764.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,610.94, 340,286.60 and 149,764.43 is: 206,652.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,610.94 : 340,286.60 = 149,764.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,610.94/340,286.60 = 149,764.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,610.94x = 340,286.60 × 149,764.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,610.94x = 50,962,828,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,962,828,685.64/246,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,652.75

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