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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,932.48, 340,707.84 and 146,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,932.48, 340,707.84 and 146,312.96 is: 201,876.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,932.48 : 340,707.84 = 146,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,932.48/340,707.84 = 146,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,932.48x = 340,707.84 × 146,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,932.48x = 49,849,972,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849,972,565.61/246,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,876.94

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