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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,004.40, 369,006.60 and 221,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,004.40, 369,006.60 and 221,898.80 is: 332,848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,004.40 : 369,006.60 = 221,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,004.40/369,006.60 = 221,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,004.40x = 369,006.60 × 221,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,004.40x = 81,882,121,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,882,121,732.08/246,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,848.20

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