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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,087.99, 368,931.92 and 103,841.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,087.99, 368,931.92 and 103,841.46 is: 155,677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,087.99 : 368,931.92 = 103,841.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,087.99/368,931.92 = 103,841.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,087.99x = 368,931.92 × 103,841.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,087.99x = 38,310,428,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,310,428,694.20/246,087.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,677.77

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