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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,095.70, 367,794.84 and 179,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,095.70, 367,794.84 and 179,675.70 is: 268,528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,095.70 : 367,794.84 = 179,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,095.70/367,794.84 = 179,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,095.70x = 367,794.84 × 179,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,095.70x = 66,083,795,333.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,083,795,333.39/246,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,528.85

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