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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,854.72, 370,002.12 and 113,459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,854.72, 370,002.12 and 113,459.36 is: 170,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,854.72 : 370,002.12 = 113,459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,854.72/370,002.12 = 113,459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,854.72x = 370,002.12 × 113,459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,854.72x = 41,980,203,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980,203,733.84/246,854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,060.36

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