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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,014.93, 367,674.45 and 179,594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,014.93, 367,674.45 and 179,594.93 is: 268,408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,014.93 : 367,674.45 = 179,594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,014.93/367,674.45 = 179,594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,014.93x = 367,674.45 × 179,594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,014.93x = 66,032,467,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,032,467,110.54/246,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,408.37

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