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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,264.46, 369,417.63 and 77,739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,264.46, 369,417.63 and 77,739.70 is: 116,616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,264.46 : 369,417.63 = 77,739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,264.46/369,417.63 = 77,739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,264.46x = 369,417.63 × 77,739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,264.46x = 28,718,415,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,718,415,730.91/246,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,616.16

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