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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,812.88, 370,367.34 and 106,571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,812.88, 370,367.34 and 106,571.40 is: 159,921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,812.88 : 370,367.34 = 106,571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,812.88/370,367.34 = 106,571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,812.88x = 370,367.34 × 106,571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,812.88x = 39,470,565,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470,565,938.08/246,812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,921.01

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