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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,007.79, 368,652.64 and 109,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,007.79, 368,652.64 and 109,065.68 is: 163,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,007.79 : 368,652.64 = 109,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,007.79/368,652.64 = 109,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,007.79x = 368,652.64 × 109,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,007.79x = 40,207,350,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207,350,865.40/246,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,439.34

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