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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,799.60, 370,125.74 and 104,642.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,799.60, 370,125.74 and 104,642.47 is: 156,932.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,799.60 : 370,125.74 = 104,642.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,799.60/370,125.74 = 104,642.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,799.60x = 370,125.74 × 104,642.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,799.60x = 38,730,871,120.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,730,871,120.97/246,799.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,932.47

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