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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,691.77, 370,185.26 and 106,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,691.77, 370,185.26 and 106,450.40 is: 159,739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,691.77 : 370,185.26 = 106,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,691.77/370,185.26 = 106,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,691.77x = 370,185.26 × 106,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,691.77x = 39,406,366,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406,366,617.93/246,691.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,739.28

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