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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,112.48, 369,254.34 and 77,658.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,112.48, 369,254.34 and 77,658.82 is: 116,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,112.48 : 369,254.34 = 77,658.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,112.48/369,254.34 = 77,658.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,112.48x = 369,254.34 × 77,658.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,112.48x = 28,675,856,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,675,856,324.28/246,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,515.25

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