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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,886.40, 370,329.60 and 80,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,886.40, 370,329.60 and 80,691.20 is: 121,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,886.40 : 370,329.60 = 80,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,886.40/370,329.60 = 80,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,886.40x = 370,329.60 × 80,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,886.40x = 29,882,339,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882,339,819.52/246,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,036.80

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