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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,855.16, 370,002.90 and 104,611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,855.16, 370,002.90 and 104,611.92 is: 156,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,855.16 : 370,002.90 = 104,611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,855.16/370,002.90 = 104,611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,855.16x = 370,002.90 × 104,611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,855.16x = 38,706,713,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706,713,774.57/246,855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,799.29

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