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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,843.60, 369,973.80 and 184,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,843.60, 369,973.80 and 184,441.20 is: 276,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,843.60 : 369,973.80 = 184,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,843.60/369,973.80 = 184,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,843.60x = 369,973.80 × 184,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,843.60x = 68,238,411,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238,411,640.56/246,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,443.92

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