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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,801.40, 370,092.66 and 113,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,801.40, 370,092.66 and 113,649.40 is: 170,423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,801.40 : 370,092.66 = 113,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,801.40/370,092.66 = 113,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,801.40x = 370,092.66 × 113,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,801.40x = 42,060,808,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060,808,753.40/246,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,423.70

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