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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,092.70, 367,790.37 and 179,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,092.70, 367,790.37 and 179,672.70 is: 268,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,092.70 : 367,790.37 = 179,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,092.70/367,790.37 = 179,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,092.70x = 367,790.37 × 179,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,092.70x = 66,081,888,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,081,888,811.90/246,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,524.38

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