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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,078.80, 369,071 and 103,877.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,078.80, 369,071 and 103,877.31 is: 155,796.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,078.80 : 369,071 = 103,877.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,078.80/369,071 = 103,877.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,078.80x = 369,071 × 103,877.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,078.80x = 38,338,102,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338,102,679.01/246,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,796.04

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