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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,975.72, 370,420.65 and 69,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,975.72, 370,420.65 and 69,440.60 is: 104,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,975.72 : 370,420.65 = 69,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,975.72/370,420.65 = 69,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,975.72x = 370,420.65 × 69,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,975.72x = 25,722,230,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,722,230,336.29/246,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,148.82

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