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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,009.76, 368,727.88 and 112,904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,009.76, 368,727.88 and 112,904.08 is: 169,224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,009.76 : 368,727.88 = 112,904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,009.76/368,727.88 = 112,904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,009.76x = 368,727.88 × 112,904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,009.76x = 41,630,882,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,630,882,061.75/246,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,224.51

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