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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,826.40, 370,412.40 and 106,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,826.40, 370,412.40 and 106,685.60 is: 160,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,826.40 : 370,412.40 = 106,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,826.40/370,412.40 = 106,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,826.40x = 370,412.40 × 106,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,826.40x = 39,517,669,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,517,669,141.44/246,826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,103.09

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