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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,976.35, 340,843.10 and 151,470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,976.35, 340,843.10 and 151,470.06 is: 209,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,976.35 : 340,843.10 = 151,470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,976.35/340,843.10 = 151,470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,976.35x = 340,843.10 × 151,470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,976.35x = 51,627,524,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,627,524,807.59/246,976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,038.33

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