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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,797.88, 370,344.84 and 106,556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,797.88, 370,344.84 and 106,556.40 is: 159,898.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,797.88 : 370,344.84 = 106,556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,797.88/370,344.84 = 106,556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,797.88x = 370,344.84 × 106,556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,797.88x = 39,462,612,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,462,612,908.98/246,797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,898.51

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