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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,028.80, 369,043.20 and 214,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,028.80, 369,043.20 and 214,924.80 is: 322,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,028.80 : 369,043.20 = 214,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,028.80/369,043.20 = 214,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,028.80x = 369,043.20 × 214,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,028.80x = 79,316,535,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,316,535,951.36/246,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,387.20

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