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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,654.80, 369,982.20 and 184,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,654.80, 369,982.20 and 184,446.80 is: 276,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,654.80 : 369,982.20 = 184,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,654.80/369,982.20 = 184,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,654.80x = 369,982.20 × 184,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,654.80x = 68,242,032,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,242,032,846.96/246,654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,670.20

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