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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,008, 369,012 and 70,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,008, 369,012 and 70,904 is: 106,356

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,008 : 369,012 = 70,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,008/369,012 = 70,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,008x = 369,012 × 70,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,008x = 26,164,426,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,164,426,848/246,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,356

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