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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,684.31, 370,174.09 and 106,442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,684.31, 370,174.09 and 106,442.94 is: 159,728.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,684.31 : 370,174.09 = 106,442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,684.31/370,174.09 = 106,442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,684.31x = 370,174.09 × 106,442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,684.31x = 39,402,418,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402,418,510.75/246,684.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,728.11

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