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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,648.15, 370,010.88 and 104,493.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,648.15, 370,010.88 and 104,493.78 is: 156,757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,648.15 : 370,010.88 = 104,493.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,648.15/370,010.88 = 104,493.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,648.15x = 370,010.88 × 104,493.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,648.15x = 38,663,835,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,663,835,492.33/246,648.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,757.05

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