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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,735.52, 370,047.92 and 113,487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,735.52, 370,047.92 and 113,487.76 is: 170,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,735.52 : 370,047.92 = 113,487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,735.52/370,047.92 = 113,487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,735.52x = 370,047.92 × 113,487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,735.52x = 41,995,909,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,995,909,533.46/246,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,206.18

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