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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,005.80, 369,008.70 and 169,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,005.80, 369,008.70 and 169,898.20 is: 254,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,005.80 : 369,008.70 = 169,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,005.80/369,008.70 = 169,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,005.80x = 369,008.70 × 169,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,005.80x = 62,693,913,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,693,913,914.34/246,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,847.30

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