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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,867.84, 340,683.84 and 151,427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,867.84, 340,683.84 and 151,427.16 is: 208,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,867.84 : 340,683.84 = 151,427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,867.84/340,683.84 = 151,427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,867.84x = 340,683.84 × 151,427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,867.84x = 51,588,786,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,588,786,349.09/246,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,973.30

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