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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,950.16, 370,416.81 and 104,703.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,950.16, 370,416.81 and 104,703.87 is: 157,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,950.16 : 370,416.81 = 104,703.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,950.16/370,416.81 = 104,703.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,950.16x = 370,416.81 × 104,703.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,950.16x = 38,784,073,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,784,073,520.05/246,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,052.23

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