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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,419.55, 369,573.57 and 113,171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,419.55, 369,573.57 and 113,171.72 is: 169,731.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,419.55 : 369,573.57 = 113,171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,419.55/369,573.57 = 113,171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,419.55x = 369,573.57 × 113,171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,419.55x = 41,825,274,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825,274,735.57/246,419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,731.97

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