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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,687.32, 370,178.60 and 106,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,687.32, 370,178.60 and 106,445.94 is: 159,732.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,687.32 : 370,178.60 = 106,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,687.32/370,178.60 = 106,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,687.32x = 370,178.60 × 106,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,687.32x = 39,404,009,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404,009,044.88/246,687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,732.61

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