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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,489.21, 369,733.82 and 80,277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,489.21, 369,733.82 and 80,277.21 is: 120,415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,489.21 : 369,733.82 = 80,277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,489.21/369,733.82 = 80,277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,489.21x = 369,733.82 × 80,277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,489.21x = 29,681,199,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,681,199,110.86/246,489.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,415.82

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