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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,182.54, 369,273.81 and 77,821.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,182.54, 369,273.81 and 77,821.13 is: 116,731.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,182.54 : 369,273.81 = 77,821.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,182.54/369,273.81 = 77,821.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,182.54x = 369,273.81 × 77,821.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,182.54x = 28,737,305,173.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,737,305,173.61/246,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,731.70

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