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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,762.17, 370,296.35 and 113,661.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,762.17, 370,296.35 and 113,661.35 is: 170,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,762.17 : 370,296.35 = 113,661.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,762.17/370,296.35 = 113,661.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,762.17x = 370,296.35 × 113,661.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,762.17x = 42,088,382,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,088,382,472.77/246,762.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,562.54

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