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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,139.69, 369,980.22 and 162,437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,139.69, 369,980.22 and 162,437.73 is: 244,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,139.69 : 369,980.22 = 162,437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,139.69/369,980.22 = 162,437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,139.69x = 369,980.22 × 162,437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,139.69x = 60,098,745,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,098,745,231.80/246,139.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,165.20

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