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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,605.62, 369,905.94 and 78,125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,605.62, 369,905.94 and 78,125.38 is: 117,187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,605.62 : 369,905.94 = 78,125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,605.62/369,905.94 = 78,125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,605.62x = 369,905.94 × 78,125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,605.62x = 28,899,042,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899,042,126.76/246,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,187.28

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