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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,255.52, 369,235.44 and 112,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,255.52, 369,235.44 and 112,968.76 is: 169,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,255.52 : 369,235.44 = 112,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,255.52/369,235.44 = 112,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,255.52x = 369,235.44 × 112,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,255.52x = 41,712,069,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712,069,804.85/246,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,385.32

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