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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,788.56, 370,182.72 and 80,576.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,788.56, 370,182.72 and 80,576.56 is: 120,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,788.56 : 370,182.72 = 80,576.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,788.56/370,182.72 = 80,576.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,788.56x = 370,182.72 × 80,576.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,788.56x = 29,828,050,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,828,050,149.04/246,788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,864.80

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