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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,816.54, 370,361.42 and 120,457.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,816.54, 370,361.42 and 120,457.83 is: 180,753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,816.54 : 370,361.42 = 120,457.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,816.54/370,361.42 = 120,457.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,816.54x = 370,361.42 × 120,457.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,816.54x = 44,612,931,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,612,931,898.06/246,816.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,753.42

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