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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,706.52, 370,094.70 and 75,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,706.52, 370,094.70 and 75,942.32 is: 113,924.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,706.52 : 370,094.70 = 75,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,706.52/370,094.70 = 75,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,706.52x = 370,094.70 × 75,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,706.52x = 28,105,850,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,105,850,137.70/246,706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,924.23

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