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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,984.54, 340,819.83 and 150,174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,984.54, 340,819.83 and 150,174.95 is: 207,229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,984.54 : 340,819.83 = 150,174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,984.54/340,819.83 = 150,174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,984.54x = 340,819.83 × 150,174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,984.54x = 51,182,599,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,182,599,225.16/246,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,229.97

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