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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,670.20, 370,005.30 and 106,428.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,670.20, 370,005.30 and 106,428.83 is: 159,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,670.20 : 370,005.30 = 106,428.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,670.20/370,005.30 = 106,428.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,670.20x = 370,005.30 × 106,428.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,670.20x = 39,379,229,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,379,229,322.77/246,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,643.24

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