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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,562.60, 368,907.90 and 163,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,562.60, 368,907.90 and 163,618.60 is: 244,806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,562.60 : 368,907.90 = 163,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,562.60/368,907.90 = 163,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,562.60x = 368,907.90 × 163,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,562.60x = 60,360,194,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,360,194,126.94/246,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,806.77

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