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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,732.52, 370,043.41 and 113,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,732.52, 370,043.41 and 113,484.76 is: 170,201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,732.52 : 370,043.41 = 113,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,732.52/370,043.41 = 113,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,732.52x = 370,043.41 × 113,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,732.52x = 41,994,287,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,994,287,573.43/246,732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,201.67

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