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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,804.93, 370,160.55 and 120,317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,804.93, 370,160.55 and 120,317.96 is: 180,454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,804.93 : 370,160.55 = 120,317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,804.93/370,160.55 = 120,317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,804.93x = 370,160.55 × 120,317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,804.93x = 44,536,963,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,536,963,173.88/246,804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,454.11

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