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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,066.49, 368,899.66 and 103,819.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,066.49, 368,899.66 and 103,819.96 is: 155,645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,066.49 : 368,899.66 = 103,819.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,066.49/368,899.66 = 103,819.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,066.49x = 368,899.66 × 103,819.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,066.49x = 38,299,147,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299,147,945.21/246,066.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,645.52

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