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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,470.76, 369,691.56 and 68,973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,470.76, 369,691.56 and 68,973.84 is: 103,456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,470.76 : 369,691.56 = 68,973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,470.76/369,691.56 = 68,973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,470.76x = 369,691.56 × 68,973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,470.76x = 25,499,046,508.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,499,046,508.79/246,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,456.68

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