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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,955.35, 370,443.42 and 120,444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,955.35, 370,443.42 and 120,444.87 is: 180,672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,955.35 : 370,443.42 = 120,444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,955.35/370,443.42 = 120,444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,955.35x = 370,443.42 × 120,444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,955.35x = 44,618,009,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,618,009,564.26/246,955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,672.37

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