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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,119.60, 369,071.40 and 112,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,119.60, 369,071.40 and 112,955.60 is: 169,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,119.60 : 369,071.40 = 112,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,119.60/369,071.40 = 112,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,119.60x = 369,071.40 × 112,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,119.60x = 41,688,681,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688,681,429.84/246,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,383.83

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