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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,979.40, 369,950.70 and 136,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,979.40, 369,950.70 and 136,041.80 is: 203,777.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,979.40 : 369,950.70 = 136,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,979.40/369,950.70 = 136,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,979.40x = 369,950.70 × 136,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,979.40x = 50,328,759,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,328,759,139.26/246,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,777.15

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