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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,649.81, 369,966.57 and 104,457.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,649.81, 369,966.57 and 104,457.10 is: 156,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,649.81 : 369,966.57 = 104,457.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,649.81/369,966.57 = 104,457.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,649.81x = 369,966.57 × 104,457.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,649.81x = 38,645,634,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645,634,999.15/246,649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,682.20

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