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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,893.94, 370,061.33 and 113,498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,893.94, 370,061.33 and 113,498.82 is: 170,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,893.94 : 370,061.33 = 113,498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,893.94/370,061.33 = 113,498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,893.94x = 370,061.33 × 113,498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,893.94x = 42,001,523,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,001,523,715.14/246,893.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,119.70

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