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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,513.63, 369,825.82 and 78,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,513.63, 369,825.82 and 78,044.07 is: 117,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,513.63 : 369,825.82 = 78,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,513.63/369,825.82 = 78,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,513.63x = 369,825.82 × 78,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,513.63x = 28,862,712,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,862,712,183.89/246,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,083.64

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