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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,684.63, 370,174.57 and 106,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,684.63, 370,174.57 and 106,443.25 is: 159,728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,684.63 : 370,174.57 = 106,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,684.63/370,174.57 = 106,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,684.63x = 370,174.57 × 106,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,684.63x = 39,402,585,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402,585,820.83/246,684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,728.58

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