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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,004.79, 368,648.15 and 109,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,004.79, 368,648.15 and 109,062.68 is: 163,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,004.79 : 368,648.15 = 109,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,004.79/368,648.15 = 109,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,004.79x = 368,648.15 × 109,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,004.79x = 40,205,752,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205,752,827.49/246,004.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,434.84

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