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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,876.80, 370,315.20 and 128,778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,876.80, 370,315.20 and 128,778.80 is: 193,168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,876.80 : 370,315.20 = 128,778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,876.80/370,315.20 = 128,778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,876.80x = 370,315.20 × 128,778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,876.80x = 47,688,747,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,688,747,077.76/246,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,168.20

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