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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,632.28, 340,359.36 and 149,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,632.28, 340,359.36 and 149,803.44 is: 206,732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,632.28 : 340,359.36 = 149,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,632.28/340,359.36 = 149,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,632.28x = 340,359.36 × 149,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,632.28x = 50,987,002,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,987,002,964.20/246,632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,732.89

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