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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,685.59, 370,141.38 and 134,197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,685.59, 370,141.38 and 134,197.23 is: 201,357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,685.59 : 370,141.38 = 134,197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,685.59/370,141.38 = 134,197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,685.59x = 370,141.38 × 134,197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,685.59x = 49,671,947,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,671,947,904.38/246,685.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,357.31

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