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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,047.04, 367,722.39 and 179,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,047.04, 367,722.39 and 179,627.04 is: 268,456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,047.04 : 367,722.39 = 179,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,047.04/367,722.39 = 179,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,047.04x = 367,722.39 × 179,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,047.04x = 66,052,884,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052,884,457.43/246,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,456.33

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