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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,747.84, 370,066.40 and 113,500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,747.84, 370,066.40 and 113,500.16 is: 170,224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,747.84 : 370,066.40 = 113,500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,747.84/370,066.40 = 113,500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,747.84x = 370,066.40 × 113,500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,747.84x = 42,002,595,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002,595,610.62/246,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,224.78

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