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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,748.84, 370,067.90 and 113,501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,748.84, 370,067.90 and 113,501.16 is: 170,226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,748.84 : 370,067.90 = 113,501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,748.84/370,067.90 = 113,501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,748.84x = 370,067.90 × 113,501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,748.84x = 42,003,135,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,003,135,928.76/246,748.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,226.28

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