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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,630.80, 369,946.20 and 176,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,630.80, 369,946.20 and 176,646.80 is: 264,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,630.80 : 369,946.20 = 176,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,630.80/369,946.20 = 176,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,630.80x = 369,946.20 × 176,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,630.80x = 65,349,812,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,349,812,402.16/246,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,970.20

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