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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,669.30, 370,016.10 and 128,571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,669.30, 370,016.10 and 128,571.30 is: 192,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,669.30 : 370,016.10 = 128,571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,669.30/370,016.10 = 128,571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,669.30x = 370,016.10 × 128,571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,669.30x = 47,573,450,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573,450,997.93/246,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,863.28

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