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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,181.38, 369,124.38 and 112,894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,181.38, 369,124.38 and 112,894.68 is: 169,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,181.38 : 369,124.38 = 112,894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,181.38/369,124.38 = 112,894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,181.38x = 369,124.38 × 112,894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,181.38x = 41,672,178,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,672,178,760.30/246,181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,274.29

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