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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,782.40, 370,087.20 and 128,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,782.40, 370,087.20 and 128,414.40 is: 192,576.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,782.40 : 370,087.20 = 128,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,782.40/370,087.20 = 128,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,782.40x = 370,087.20 × 128,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,782.40x = 47,524,525,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,524,525,735.68/246,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,576.64

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