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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,155.15, 369,199.91 and 68,647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,155.15, 369,199.91 and 68,647.29 is: 102,961.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,155.15 : 369,199.91 = 68,647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,155.15/369,199.91 = 68,647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,155.15x = 369,199.91 × 68,647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,155.15x = 25,344,573,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344,573,461.36/246,155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,961.79

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