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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,872.46, 370,028.70 and 113,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,872.46, 370,028.70 and 113,477.10 is: 170,086.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,872.46 : 370,028.70 = 113,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,872.46/370,028.70 = 113,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,872.46x = 370,028.70 × 113,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,872.46x = 41,989,783,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,989,783,792.77/246,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,086.95

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