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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,958.80, 370,625.60 and 162,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,958.80, 370,625.60 and 162,690.20 is: 244,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,958.80 : 370,625.60 = 162,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,958.80/370,625.60 = 162,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,958.80x = 370,625.60 × 162,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,958.80x = 60,297,152,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,297,152,989.12/246,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,158.75

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