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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,414.38, 369,489.32 and 126,421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,414.38, 369,489.32 and 126,421.89 is: 189,564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,414.38 : 369,489.32 = 126,421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,414.38/369,489.32 = 126,421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,414.38x = 369,489.32 × 126,421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,414.38x = 46,711,538,020.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,711,538,020.35/246,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,564.99

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