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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,965.72, 340,828.44 and 151,459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,965.72, 340,828.44 and 151,459.43 is: 209,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,965.72 : 340,828.44 = 151,459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,965.72/340,828.44 = 151,459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,965.72x = 340,828.44 × 151,459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,965.72x = 51,621,681,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,621,681,250.19/246,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,023.67

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