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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,736.53, 370,217.48 and 134,248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,736.53, 370,217.48 and 134,248.05 is: 201,433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,736.53 : 370,217.48 = 134,248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,736.53/370,217.48 = 134,248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,736.53x = 370,217.48 × 134,248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,736.53x = 49,700,974,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700,974,094.67/246,736.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,433.38

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