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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,737.43, 370,141.45 and 75,973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,737.43, 370,141.45 and 75,973.59 is: 113,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,737.43 : 370,141.45 = 75,973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,737.43/370,141.45 = 75,973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,737.43x = 370,141.45 × 75,973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,737.43x = 28,120,972,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,120,972,533.73/246,737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,971.25

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