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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,014.80, 369,022.20 and 169,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,014.80, 369,022.20 and 169,907.20 is: 254,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,014.80 : 369,022.20 = 169,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,014.80/369,022.20 = 169,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,014.80x = 369,022.20 × 169,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,014.80x = 62,699,528,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,699,528,739.84/246,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,860.80

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