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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,799.40, 370,112.70 and 128,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,799.40, 370,112.70 and 128,431.40 is: 192,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,799.40 : 370,112.70 = 128,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,799.40/370,112.70 = 128,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,799.40x = 370,112.70 × 128,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,799.40x = 47,534,092,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,534,092,218.78/246,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,602.14

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