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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,991.64, 340,706.33 and 148,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,991.64, 340,706.33 and 148,806.68 is: 205,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,991.64 : 340,706.33 = 148,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,991.64/340,706.33 = 148,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,991.64x = 340,706.33 × 148,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,991.64x = 50,699,377,822.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,699,377,822.28/246,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,267.59

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