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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,413.62, 246,193.58 and 106,792.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,413.62, 246,193.58 and 106,792.11 is: 147,362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,413.62 : 246,193.58 = 106,792.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,413.62/246,193.58 = 106,792.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,413.62x = 246,193.58 × 106,792.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,413.62x = 26,291,531,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,531,342.69/178,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,362.81

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