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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,643.29, 370,003.68 and 104,489.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,643.29, 370,003.68 and 104,489.01 is: 156,749.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,643.29 : 370,003.68 = 104,489.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,643.29/370,003.68 = 104,489.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,643.29x = 370,003.68 × 104,489.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,643.29x = 38,661,318,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,661,318,219.56/246,643.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,749.93

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