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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,894.28, 370,476.24 and 104,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,894.28, 370,476.24 and 104,717.44 is: 157,133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,894.28 : 370,476.24 = 104,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,894.28/370,476.24 = 104,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,894.28x = 370,476.24 × 104,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,894.28x = 38,795,323,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,323,433.63/246,894.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,133.34

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