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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,101.46, 369,237.86 and 77,647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,101.46, 369,237.86 and 77,647.80 is: 116,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,101.46 : 369,237.86 = 77,647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,101.46/369,237.86 = 77,647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,101.46x = 369,237.86 × 77,647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,101.46x = 28,670,507,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670,507,505.71/246,101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,498.73

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