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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,091.70, 367,788.88 and 179,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,091.70, 367,788.88 and 179,671.70 is: 268,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,091.70 : 367,788.88 = 179,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,091.70/367,788.88 = 179,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,091.70x = 367,788.88 × 179,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,091.70x = 66,081,253,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,081,253,310.70/246,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,522.89

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