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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,946.96, 370,472.28 and 80,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,946.96, 370,472.28 and 80,722 is: 121,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,946.96 : 370,472.28 = 80,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,946.96/370,472.28 = 80,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,946.96x = 370,472.28 × 80,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,946.96x = 29,905,263,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,905,263,386.16/246,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,099.95

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