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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,155.20, 370,003.52 and 162,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,155.20, 370,003.52 and 162,453.20 is: 244,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,155.20 : 370,003.52 = 162,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,155.20/370,003.52 = 162,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,155.20x = 370,003.52 × 162,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,155.20x = 60,108,255,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108,255,835.26/246,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,188.45

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