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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,752.40, 370,301.40 and 106,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,752.40, 370,301.40 and 106,611.60 is: 159,992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,752.40 : 370,301.40 = 106,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,752.40/370,301.40 = 106,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,752.40x = 370,301.40 × 106,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,752.40x = 39,478,424,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,478,424,736.24/246,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,992.06

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