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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,731.52, 370,041.92 and 113,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,731.52, 370,041.92 and 113,483.76 is: 170,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,731.52 : 370,041.92 = 113,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,731.52/370,041.92 = 113,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,731.52x = 370,041.92 × 113,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,731.52x = 41,993,747,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,993,747,871.80/246,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,200.17

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