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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,415.68, 369,476.10 and 119,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,415.68, 369,476.10 and 119,806.74 is: 179,638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,415.68 : 369,476.10 = 119,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,415.68/369,476.10 = 119,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,415.68x = 369,476.10 × 119,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,415.68x = 44,265,727,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265,727,048.91/246,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,638.43

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