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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,877.60, 369,380.40 and 163,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,877.60, 369,380.40 and 163,933.60 is: 245,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,877.60 : 369,380.40 = 163,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,877.60/369,380.40 = 163,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,877.60x = 369,380.40 × 163,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,877.60x = 60,553,858,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,553,858,741.44/246,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,278.87

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