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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,636.86, 369,994.03 and 104,482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,636.86, 369,994.03 and 104,482.53 is: 156,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,636.86 : 369,994.03 = 104,482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,636.86/369,994.03 = 104,482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,636.86x = 369,994.03 × 104,482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,636.86x = 38,657,912,078.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,657,912,078.09/246,636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,740.21

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