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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,842.83, 370,060.13 and 113,610.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,842.83, 370,060.13 and 113,610.79 is: 170,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,842.83 : 370,060.13 = 113,610.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,842.83/370,060.13 = 113,610.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,842.83x = 370,060.13 × 113,610.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,842.83x = 42,042,823,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042,823,148.75/246,842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,322.24

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