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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,744.78, 370,229.85 and 134,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,744.78, 370,229.85 and 134,256.30 is: 201,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,744.78 : 370,229.85 = 134,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,744.78/370,229.85 = 134,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,744.78x = 370,229.85 × 134,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,744.78x = 49,705,689,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,705,689,810.56/246,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,445.76

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