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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,709.52, 370,099.20 and 75,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,709.52, 370,099.20 and 75,945.32 is: 113,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,709.52 : 370,099.20 = 75,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,709.52/370,099.20 = 75,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,709.52x = 370,099.20 × 75,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,709.52x = 28,107,302,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,107,302,175.74/246,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,928.73

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