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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,686.59, 370,142.88 and 134,198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,686.59, 370,142.88 and 134,198.23 is: 201,358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,686.59 : 370,142.88 = 134,198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,686.59/370,142.88 = 134,198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,686.59x = 370,142.88 × 134,198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,686.59x = 49,672,519,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,672,519,343.10/246,686.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,358.81

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