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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,303.27, 368,787.56 and 127,725.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,303.27, 368,787.56 and 127,725.95 is: 191,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,303.27 : 368,787.56 = 127,725.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,303.27/368,787.56 = 127,725.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,303.27x = 368,787.56 × 127,725.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,303.27x = 47,103,738,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103,738,966.61/246,303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,242.85

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