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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,625.30, 340,572.90 and 181,523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,625.30, 340,572.90 and 181,523.78 is: 250,672.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,625.30 : 340,572.90 = 181,523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,625.30/340,572.90 = 181,523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,625.30x = 340,572.90 × 181,523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,625.30x = 61,822,078,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,822,078,470.70/246,625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,672.09

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