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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,821.78, 370,247.03 and 69,342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,821.78, 370,247.03 and 69,342.63 is: 104,017.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,821.78 : 370,247.03 = 69,342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,821.78/370,247.03 = 69,342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,821.78x = 370,247.03 × 69,342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,821.78x = 25,673,903,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673,903,222.40/246,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,017.98

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