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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,940.40, 370,445.90 and 76,176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,940.40, 370,445.90 and 76,176.53 is: 114,275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,940.40 : 370,445.90 = 76,176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,940.40/370,445.90 = 76,176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,940.40x = 370,445.90 × 76,176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,940.40x = 28,219,280,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,280,981.61/246,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,275.68

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