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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,734.52, 370,046.42 and 113,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,734.52, 370,046.42 and 113,486.76 is: 170,204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,734.52 : 370,046.42 = 113,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,734.52/370,046.42 = 113,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,734.52x = 370,046.42 × 113,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,734.52x = 41,995,368,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,995,368,687.97/246,734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,204.67

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