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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,727.77, 370,036.30 and 113,480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,727.77, 370,036.30 and 113,480.01 is: 170,194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,727.77 : 370,036.30 = 113,480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,727.77/370,036.30 = 113,480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,727.77x = 370,036.30 × 113,480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,727.77x = 41,991,723,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,991,723,994.17/246,727.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,194.56

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