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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,094.70, 367,793.35 and 179,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,094.70, 367,793.35 and 179,674.70 is: 268,527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,094.70 : 367,793.35 = 179,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,094.70/367,793.35 = 179,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,094.70x = 367,793.35 × 179,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,094.70x = 66,083,159,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,083,159,823.25/246,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,527.36

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