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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,001.20, 368,710.20 and 103,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,001.20, 368,710.20 and 103,846.20 is: 155,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,001.20 : 368,710.20 = 103,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,001.20/368,710.20 = 103,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,001.20x = 368,710.20 × 103,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,001.20x = 38,289,153,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,289,153,171.24/246,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,646.20

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