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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,892.64, 369,706.24 and 170,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,892.64, 369,706.24 and 170,885.76 is: 255,890.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,892.64 : 369,706.24 = 170,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,892.64/369,706.24 = 170,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,892.64x = 369,706.24 × 170,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,892.64x = 63,177,531,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,177,531,799.14/246,892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,890.71

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