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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,954.75, 369,958.80 and 146,811.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,954.75, 369,958.80 and 146,811.75 is: 219,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,954.75 : 369,958.80 = 146,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,954.75/369,958.80 = 146,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,954.75x = 369,958.80 × 146,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,954.75x = 54,314,298,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,314,298,855.90/246,954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,936.24

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