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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,333.61, 246,125.70 and 110,372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,333.61, 246,125.70 and 110,372.46 is: 152,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,333.61 : 246,125.70 = 110,372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,333.61/246,125.70 = 110,372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,333.61x = 246,125.70 × 110,372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,333.61x = 27,165,498,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,165,498,978.22/178,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,329.67

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