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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,827.40, 370,413.90 and 106,686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,827.40, 370,413.90 and 106,686.60 is: 160,104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,827.40 : 370,413.90 = 106,686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,827.40/370,413.90 = 106,686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,827.40x = 370,413.90 × 106,686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,827.40x = 39,518,199,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518,199,583.74/246,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,104.59

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