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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,460.91, 246,275.37 and 110,464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,460.91, 246,275.37 and 110,464.33 is: 152,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,460.91 : 246,275.37 = 110,464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,460.91/246,275.37 = 110,464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,460.91x = 246,275.37 × 110,464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,460.91x = 27,204,643,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204,643,190.23/178,460.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,440.35

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