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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,953.75, 369,957.30 and 146,810.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,953.75, 369,957.30 and 146,810.75 is: 219,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,953.75 : 369,957.30 = 146,810.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,953.75/369,957.30 = 146,810.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,953.75x = 369,957.30 × 146,810.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,953.75x = 54,313,708,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,313,708,680.98/246,953.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,934.74

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