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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,684.80, 370,027.20 and 184,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,684.80, 370,027.20 and 184,476.80 is: 276,715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,684.80 : 370,027.20 = 184,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,684.80/370,027.20 = 184,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,684.80x = 370,027.20 × 184,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,684.80x = 68,261,433,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,261,433,768.96/246,684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,715.20

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