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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,874.80, 370,312.20 and 152,396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,874.80, 370,312.20 and 152,396.40 is: 228,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,874.80 : 370,312.20 = 152,396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,874.80/370,312.20 = 152,396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,874.80x = 370,312.20 × 152,396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,874.80x = 56,434,246,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434,246,156.08/246,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,594.60

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