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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,998.28, 369,482.51 and 197,175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,998.28, 369,482.51 and 197,175.69 is: 294,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,998.28 : 369,482.51 = 197,175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,998.28/369,482.51 = 197,175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,998.28x = 369,482.51 × 197,175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,998.28x = 72,852,969,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,852,969,345.12/246,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,953.34

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