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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,271.96, 369,428.88 and 77,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,271.96, 369,428.88 and 77,747.20 is: 116,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,271.96 : 369,428.88 = 77,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,271.96/369,428.88 = 77,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,271.96x = 369,428.88 × 77,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,271.96x = 28,722,061,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722,061,019.14/246,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,627.41

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