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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,059.80, 369,089.70 and 157,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,059.80, 369,089.70 and 157,413.40 is: 236,120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,059.80 : 369,089.70 = 157,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,059.80/369,089.70 = 157,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,059.80x = 369,089.70 × 157,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,059.80x = 58,099,664,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,099,664,581.98/246,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,120.10

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