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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,733.52, 370,044.91 and 113,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,733.52, 370,044.91 and 113,485.76 is: 170,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,733.52 : 370,044.91 = 113,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,733.52/370,044.91 = 113,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,733.52x = 370,044.91 × 113,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,733.52x = 41,994,827,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,994,827,845.48/246,733.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,203.17

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