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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,685.81, 370,176.34 and 106,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,685.81, 370,176.34 and 106,444.44 is: 159,730.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,685.81 : 370,176.34 = 106,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,685.81/370,176.34 = 106,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,685.81x = 370,176.34 × 106,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,685.81x = 39,403,213,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,403,213,212.55/246,685.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,730.36

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