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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,799.33, 370,152.15 and 120,312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,799.33, 370,152.15 and 120,312.36 is: 180,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,799.33 : 370,152.15 = 120,312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,799.33/370,152.15 = 120,312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,799.33x = 370,152.15 × 120,312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,799.33x = 44,533,878,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,533,878,725.57/246,799.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,445.70

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