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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,093.91, 368,895.59 and 103,974.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,093.91, 368,895.59 and 103,974.98 is: 155,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,093.91 : 368,895.59 = 103,974.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,093.91/368,895.59 = 103,974.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,093.91x = 368,895.59 × 103,974.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,093.91x = 38,355,909,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,355,909,227.99/246,093.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,858.83

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