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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,675.20, 370,012.80 and 146,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,675.20, 370,012.80 and 146,883.20 is: 220,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,675.20 : 370,012.80 = 146,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,675.20/370,012.80 = 146,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,675.20x = 370,012.80 × 146,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,675.20x = 54,348,664,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,348,664,104.96/246,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,324.80

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