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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,272.34, 369,429.46 and 77,747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,272.34, 369,429.46 and 77,747.58 is: 116,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,272.34 : 369,429.46 = 77,747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,272.34/369,429.46 = 77,747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,272.34x = 369,429.46 × 77,747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,272.34x = 28,722,246,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722,246,495.71/246,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,627.98

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