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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,668.42, 370,041.24 and 104,513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,668.42, 370,041.24 and 104,513.96 is: 156,787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,668.42 : 370,041.24 = 104,513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,668.42/370,041.24 = 104,513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,668.42x = 370,041.24 × 104,513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,668.42x = 38,674,475,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,674,475,355.71/246,668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,787.30

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