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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,827.60, 369,949.80 and 184,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,827.60, 369,949.80 and 184,425.20 is: 276,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,827.60 : 369,949.80 = 184,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,827.60/369,949.80 = 184,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,827.60x = 369,949.80 × 184,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,827.60x = 68,228,065,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,228,065,854.96/246,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,419.92

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