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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,032.80, 369,049.20 and 214,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,032.80, 369,049.20 and 214,928.80 is: 322,393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,032.80 : 369,049.20 = 214,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,032.80/369,049.20 = 214,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,032.80x = 369,049.20 × 214,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,032.80x = 79,319,301,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,319,301,696.96/246,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,393.20

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