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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,976.96, 370,296.96 and 118,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,976.96, 370,296.96 and 118,825.60 is: 178,157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,976.96 : 370,296.96 = 118,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,976.96/370,296.96 = 118,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,976.96x = 370,296.96 × 118,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,976.96x = 44,000,758,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,000,758,450.18/246,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,157.34

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