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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,262.46, 369,414.65 and 77,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,262.46, 369,414.65 and 77,737.70 is: 116,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,262.46 : 369,414.65 = 77,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,262.46/369,414.65 = 77,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,262.46x = 369,414.65 × 77,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,262.46x = 28,717,444,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717,444,848.62/246,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,613.16

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