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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,801.60, 370,202.40 and 147,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,801.60, 370,202.40 and 147,074.40 is: 220,611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,801.60 : 370,202.40 = 147,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,801.60/370,202.40 = 147,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,801.60x = 370,202.40 × 147,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,801.60x = 54,447,295,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,447,295,858.56/246,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,611.60

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