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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,010.92, 367,668.50 and 179,590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,010.92, 367,668.50 and 179,590.92 is: 268,402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,010.92 : 367,668.50 = 179,590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,010.92/367,668.50 = 179,590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,010.92x = 367,668.50 × 179,590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,010.92x = 66,029,923,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,029,923,272.07/246,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,402.41

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