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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,085.40, 368,792.49 and 125,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,085.40, 368,792.49 and 125,890.70 is: 188,664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,085.40 : 368,792.49 = 125,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,085.40/368,792.49 = 125,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,085.40x = 368,792.49 × 125,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,085.40x = 46,427,544,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,544,720.84/246,085.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,664.36

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