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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,963.80, 370,633.10 and 162,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,963.80, 370,633.10 and 162,695.20 is: 244,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,963.80 : 370,633.10 = 162,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,963.80/370,633.10 = 162,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,963.80x = 370,633.10 × 162,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,963.80x = 60,300,226,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,300,226,331.12/246,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,166.26

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