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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,336.88, 369,506.40 and 68,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,336.88, 369,506.40 and 68,844.28 is: 103,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,336.88 : 369,506.40 = 68,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,336.88/369,506.40 = 68,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,336.88x = 369,506.40 × 68,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,336.88x = 25,438,402,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438,402,063.39/246,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,266.72

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