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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,778.32, 369,746.19 and 134,257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,778.32, 369,746.19 and 134,257.62 is: 201,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,778.32 : 369,746.19 = 134,257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,778.32/369,746.19 = 134,257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,778.32x = 369,746.19 × 134,257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,778.32x = 49,641,243,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,641,243,473.47/246,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,157.23

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