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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,685.80, 370,028.70 and 184,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,685.80, 370,028.70 and 184,477.80 is: 276,716.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,685.80 : 370,028.70 = 184,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,685.80/370,028.70 = 184,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,685.80x = 370,028.70 × 184,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,685.80x = 68,262,080,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262,080,512.86/246,685.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,716.70

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