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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,084.40, 368,790.99 and 125,889.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,084.40, 368,790.99 and 125,889.70 is: 188,662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,084.40 : 368,790.99 = 125,889.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,084.40/368,790.99 = 125,889.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,084.40x = 368,790.99 × 125,889.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,084.40x = 46,426,987,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,987,225.89/246,084.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,662.86

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